The role focuses on analyzing device-related sales, customer, and business data within Rakuten’s Device Business Department. Candidates are expected to have experience with data analysis, SQL, Excel, and preferably Python, R, or business intelligence tools. Strong analytical thinking, data visualization, and the ability to turn findings into practical business recommendations are important. The successful candidate should communicate clearly with sales, product, marketing, and technical teams, manage multiple priorities, and work accurately with large datasets. Experience in telecommunications, smartphones, e-commerce, or retail analytics would be advantageous. Business-level English is likely useful, while Japanese ability may be preferred for collaboration in Japan.
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 services are connected through its membership and loyalty programs, allowing customers to earn and use Rakuten Points across different businesses. Rakuten Mobile is expanding its telecommunications network and device-related services, creating demand for professionals in data analysis, technology, sales, and business development. The company has a strongly international outlook, with employees and operations across multiple countries. Its culture emphasizes innovation, entrepreneurship, customer focus, and collaboration across business units. Working at Rakuten can provide exposure to large-scale digital platforms and rapidly changing technology markets.
Japan offers opportunities in technology, data analytics, software engineering, telecommunications, finance, tourism, manufacturing, and international business, especially in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka. The culture values punctuality, teamwork, courtesy, responsibility, and attention to detail. Daily life is generally safe, convenient, and supported by excellent public transport, though housing and commuting in Tokyo can be expensive. Japan has four distinct seasons, diverse regional food, and a mix of modern cities, historic towns, and natural landscapes across its main islands. Foreign employees usually need an employer-sponsored work visa, commonly under an Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services status, and must obtain a Certificate of Eligibility before arrival. Relocation typically involves arranging housing, residence registration, health insurance, a bank account, and a phone contract. Japanese language skills are helpful for administration and social integration, even when English is used at work.
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