This role leads or supports projects within Rakuten’s Group Resell Department and Group Sales Division. Responsibilities are likely to include project planning, schedule and budget control, risk management, progress reporting, stakeholder coordination, and process improvement across internal teams and business partners. Candidates are expected to have practical project management experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Experience in sales operations, technology, e-commerce, or business process transformation is beneficial. Professional Japanese and English communication may be required because Rakuten operates across international teams. A proactive, analytical, collaborative mindset and the ability to work independently are important.
Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese technology and internet-services company headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1997, it operates a broad ecosystem covering online retail, travel, digital content, fintech, mobile communications, advertising, and business services. Its membership and loyalty platform connects many of these offerings through the Rakuten Points program. Rakuten also provides international services and works with partners across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The company is known for its entrepreneurial culture, large-scale digital platforms, and emphasis on innovation. English is widely used in many corporate and technology teams, while Japanese remains important for domestic operations. Employees typically work in cross-functional environments involving product, sales, engineering, operations, and external business partners.
Japan offers opportunities in technology, software engineering, project management, sales, finance, tourism, healthcare, and skilled trades, especially in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka. Workplace culture generally values punctuality, preparation, teamwork, respect, and attention to detail. Larger companies may offer hybrid work and international teams, while traditional workplaces can be more formal and hierarchical. Japan provides excellent public transport, healthcare, safety, and convenient urban living, although Tokyo housing and commuting costs can be high. Daily life is efficient, with extensive convenience stores, reliable trains, and diverse regional food and culture. Foreign professionals usually need an appropriate work visa, commonly sponsored by an employer; eligibility depends on education, experience, and job duties. Relocating requires arranging housing, residence registration, health insurance, banking, and tax procedures. Learning basic Japanese greatly improves communication and daily life, even in international workplaces.
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