Rakuten is seeking a Corporate Sales Manager for its Group Sales Division. The role involves developing and managing relationships with corporate clients, identifying business opportunities, preparing proposals, negotiating contracts, and coordinating with internal teams to deliver solutions. Candidates are expected to have several years of B2B sales experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage sales activities independently. Experience in enterprise accounts, solution sales, team leadership, or technology-related services is advantageous. Business-level Japanese is likely required, while English communication skills may be valuable in Rakuten’s international environment. The successful candidate should be commercially minded, target-driven, organized, and capable of building long-term relationships with major clients.
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, logistics, and professional services. Rakuten’s businesses are connected through its membership and loyalty program, allowing customers to earn and use Rakuten Points across multiple services. The company has expanded internationally and works with consumers, merchants, enterprises, and strategic partners. Its corporate culture emphasizes innovation, entrepreneurship, data-driven business development, and collaboration across diverse teams. Employees may work in a fast-moving environment where new services, partnerships, and technology solutions are regularly developed.
Japan offers strong opportunities in technology, e-commerce, finance, telecommunications, consulting, manufacturing, tourism, and corporate sales. Tokyo has the largest international job market, while Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Sapporo offer lower-cost alternatives and growing business communities. Japanese workplaces commonly value punctuality, preparation, teamwork, respect for hierarchy, and long-term relationship building. Urban life is convenient, safe, and well connected, although housing and commuting in Tokyo can be expensive. A work visa generally requires employer sponsorship and a position matching an eligible status, such as Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services or Intra-company Transferee. Applicants typically need a degree or relevant professional experience. Relocating usually involves securing a job offer, arranging a residence card, finding housing, registering locally, and enrolling in health insurance and pension systems. Japanese ability significantly improves career and daily-life opportunities.
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