This role promotes Rakuten Mobile’s business within assigned regional markets and supports area-based growth initiatives. Responsibilities may include developing local sales plans, coordinating promotional campaigns, analyzing market and customer trends, working with stores and business partners, and improving mobile subscriber acquisition and retention. Candidates are expected to have experience in sales promotion, marketing, business development, or regional operations, along with strong communication, planning, and stakeholder-management skills. Japanese proficiency is likely essential for coordinating with local teams and customers; English may be useful within Rakuten’s international environment. The successful candidate should be proactive, commercially minded, comfortable using data, and willing to travel or work closely with regional offices and field teams.
Rakuten Group is a major Japanese internet and technology company founded in 1997. Its businesses cover e-commerce, fintech, digital content, travel, advertising, and telecommunications. Rakuten Mobile operates a nationwide mobile communications service and is expanding its customer base through competitive pricing, digital services, and the wider Rakuten ecosystem. The company is known for its data-driven approach, international workforce, and English-friendly internal culture in many departments. Employees may work across multiple businesses and collaborate with teams in Japan and overseas. Compensation and benefits vary by role, experience, and employment level, but positions commonly include social insurance, commuting support, paid leave, and employee discounts or benefits connected with Rakuten services.
Japan offers opportunities in technology, telecommunications, engineering, finance, tourism, education, healthcare, and customer-facing business roles. Tokyo provides the largest job market, while Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sapporo, and regional cities offer lower living costs and growing industries. Japanese workplace culture generally values punctuality, teamwork, respect for hierarchy, and careful communication, although international companies may be more flexible. Daily life is safe and convenient, with excellent public transport, reliable services, and varied food and entertainment. Housing in Tokyo can be expensive, and newcomers should budget for deposits and agency fees. Most foreign employees need an appropriate work visa, usually sponsored by the employer; common categories include Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services and Highly Skilled Professional. Applicants should confirm eligibility, arrange a residence card, register an address, obtain health insurance, and set up a bank account after arrival.
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