Corporate Sales, Member : Group Sales Division, Corporate Sales Department (GSD)

Job Description

This role supports Rakuten Group’s corporate sales activities, including identifying prospective business clients, developing relationships, presenting Rakuten’s products and services, preparing proposals, negotiating contracts, and coordinating internally to deliver solutions. Candidates are generally expected to have business-to-business sales experience, strong communication and presentation skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage several stakeholders and targets. Experience in digital services, technology, advertising, e-commerce, or related industries is advantageous. Business-level Japanese is likely important for client communication, while English may be required for coordination across Rakuten’s international businesses. The successful candidate should be proactive, target-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

Company Info

Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese internet and technology company headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1997, it operates a broad ecosystem covering e-commerce, online travel, digital content, fintech, credit cards, banking, mobile communications, advertising, and professional sports. Rakuten’s business model connects these services through its membership and loyalty program, allowing customers to earn and use Rakuten Points across the group. The company has expanded internationally and works with employees, partners, and customers in many markets. Its corporate sales teams help businesses use Rakuten’s platforms, customer reach, data, advertising capabilities, and technology services to achieve commercial goals. The workplace is known for its international outlook, English usage in many internal settings, entrepreneurial culture, and emphasis on innovation. Corporate sales employees may therefore work across multiple business units and collaborate with diverse teams.

Destination Guide

Japan offers varied career opportunities in technology, e-commerce, finance, telecommunications, tourism, manufacturing, education, and corporate sales. Tokyo is the largest employment hub, while Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sapporo, and Okinawa offer different lifestyles and industries. Japanese workplace culture commonly values punctuality, preparation, teamwork, respect for hierarchy, and careful communication, although international companies may be more flexible. Daily life is convenient, safe, and supported by excellent public transport, but housing and living costs are highest in major cities. Foreign professionals normally need an appropriate work visa, such as Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services; the employer usually supports the application after issuing a contract. A valid passport, degree or relevant experience, residence registration, health insurance, and tax procedures are also important. Before relocating, candidates should confirm language expectations, relocation assistance, housing arrangements, and whether the role requires office attendance. Learning practical Japanese greatly improves workplace integration and everyday life.