Corporate Sales / Sales Planning / Project Management (Open Position) - Corporate Business Supervisory Department , Group Sales Division(GSD)

Job Description

This open position supports Rakuten’s corporate business through corporate sales, sales planning, and project management. Responsibilities may include developing business strategies, coordinating sales initiatives, managing performance data, preparing reports, supporting enterprise clients, and working with internal departments to deliver group-wide solutions. Candidates are expected to have experience in B2B sales, sales planning, business development, or project coordination, along with strong communication, analytical, organizational, and stakeholder-management skills. Business-level Japanese is likely important for working with domestic clients and teams, while English may be useful in Rakuten’s international environment. The successful candidate should be proactive, commercially minded, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and able to turn business goals into practical execution plans.

Company Info

Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese technology and internet services company headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1997, it operates a broad ecosystem covering e-commerce, fintech, mobile communications, digital content, travel, advertising, and professional sports. Rakuten’s membership and points platforms connect many of these services, giving customers an integrated digital experience. The company also works with businesses through advertising, payment, telecommunications, cloud, and enterprise solutions. Rakuten has an international workforce and promotes a culture of innovation, ownership, and cross-functional collaboration, although the working language and requirements vary by department. The Group Sales Division supports corporate and organizational customers, helping them use Rakuten’s services and capabilities to achieve commercial and operational goals.

Destination Guide

Japan offers opportunities in technology, telecommunications, e-commerce, finance, engineering, consulting, hospitality, education, and international business. Tokyo has the largest concentration of corporate roles and the highest salaries, while Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Sapporo can offer lower living costs and growing employment markets. Japanese workplace culture values punctuality, reliability, teamwork, and respectful communication; business-level Japanese is often essential for domestic-facing positions. Life is convenient, safe, and supported by excellent public transport, though housing and daily expenses in Tokyo can be high. Foreign professionals generally need an employer-sponsored work visa, with eligibility depending on education, experience, and job duties. Highly skilled workers may qualify for a faster route to permanent residence. Before relocating, arrange a residence card, address registration, health insurance, pension enrollment, housing, and a bank account. Japan’s four main islands and Okinawa offer varied climates, food, and lifestyles.