This role supports Rakuten’s partner-sales business by consulting with partners, identifying business opportunities, proposing solutions, and strengthening long-term relationships. Candidates are expected to have experience in corporate sales, account management, consulting, or business development, preferably in digital services, advertising, technology, or e-commerce. Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and analytical skills are important. Business-level Japanese is likely required, while English may be advantageous in Rakuten’s international environment. The successful candidate should be commercially minded, proactive, comfortable working across departments, and able to understand partner needs and convert them into practical proposals and measurable results.
Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese technology and internet company headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1997, it operates a broad ecosystem covering e-commerce, fintech, mobile communications, digital content, travel, online advertising, and other internet services. Rakuten’s membership and loyalty platform connects many of these businesses, allowing customers and partner companies to interact across its services. The company works with merchants, advertisers, financial institutions, mobile users, and technology partners in Japan and overseas. Its corporate culture emphasizes innovation, entrepreneurship, customer focus, and collaboration across diverse teams. Rakuten is also known for its multilingual working environment, although language requirements vary by department and position. The Partner Consulting Sales role contributes to the company’s commercial growth by helping business partners use Rakuten’s services and solutions more effectively.
Japan offers strong opportunities in technology, e-commerce, finance, telecommunications, consulting, tourism, manufacturing, and international business. Tokyo has the widest range of professional roles and generally the highest salaries, while Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Sapporo also have active employment markets. Japanese workplace culture values punctuality, preparation, respect, teamwork, and careful communication. Daily life is convenient, safe, and supported by excellent public transportation, though housing and living costs can be high in Tokyo. A work visa normally requires employer sponsorship and approval under an appropriate status, such as Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services or Highly Skilled Professional. Applicants should prepare educational and employment documents, secure a contract, and arrange residence registration, health insurance, and a bank account after arrival. Learning Japanese improves career prospects and makes relocation easier, even in international companies.
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