Corporate Sales Representative - Incubation Office, Incubation Business

Job Description: Business Overview Rakuten Group provides more than 70 services in a wide range of fields, including e-commerce, travel, digital content, and other Internet services in Japan and overseas, as well as financial services such as credit cards, banking, securities, electronic money, and smartphone app payments, mobile services such as mobile carrier services, and professional sports. By organically linking these services through a membership system centered on Rakuten members, Rakuten has created a unique “Rakuten ecosystem” that is unlike any other. *Our Businesses Key Figures https://global.rakuten.com/corp/careers/services/ Department Overview Department This is the New Business Development department within the Group Company Division.* *A department that reports directly to senior management and is responsible for creating new businesses and formulating and executing strategies for large-scale, cross-organizational projects involving the entire group. Service We are seeking team members to help drive the business of Rakuten Anshin Signage, the newest service among the more than 70 services offered by the Rakuten Group. Position: Why We Hire We are seeking sales professionals to lead our Store AI Solution business as we strive for further growth and wider adoption of our services. Attractive Features Attractiveness of the business or organizational phase - Since this business was just launched in June 2025, you can experience the 0→1 and 1→10 phases of a new venture Attractiveness of autonomy and organizational culture - You’ll enjoy a high degree of autonomy in an environment where you can take ownership and work proactively Career progression (skills gained and career paths) - You can gain experience in enterprise sales across multiple industries - While gaining sales experience, you can also engage in a wide range of tasks, including marketing and business planning - Since the business is in an expansion phase, there is a high likelihood of advancing to a managerial position Differentiation from Competitors (The Appeal of Leveraging This Business and Rakuten Group Resources) - You will frequently collaborate with various Rakuten Group companies, such as Rakuten Payment and Rakuten Mobile, allowing you to leverage the resources of the entire Rakuten Group to conduct sales to the executive leadership of large corporations Position Details Business Overview We aim to solve challenges in the retail industry using AI and the latest technologies. Main Responsibilities - Inside sales targeting major corporations - Field sales targeting major corporations - Sales for new business development in the advertising sector - Other tasks, such as planning new services Work Environment Organizational Structure - Team Size: A small, elite team consisting of 12 members - Age Range: Primarily in their late 20s to 30s Backgrounds of Mid-Career Hires Our team members have joined us after successful careers at foreign-affiliated consulting firms, foreign-affiliated IT companies, major IT firms, foreign manufacturers, general trading companies, and major financial institutions. Examples of Career Paths for Successful Mid-Career Hires Joined as a sales representative and subsequently transitioned to business strategy planning Mandatory Qualifications: - At least 2 years of corporate sales experience - Candidates who have achieved outstanding results in new business development - Candidates with strong communication skills Ideal Candidate Profile - Individuals who want to make society better through the services they provide - Individuals who want to work in an organization that feels like a startup, even though it is a large corporation - Individuals who want to propose a variety of solutions across multiple industries, rather than selling a fixed solution to a specific industry - Individuals who want to enjoy their work by proactively creating opportunities, rather than simply completing assigned tasks Desired Qualifications: - Sales experience in the retail industry - Sales experience in the advertising sector - Experience negotiating with business executives - Experience in solution-based sales of intangible products - Business-level English proficiency Other Information: Additional information on Location Rakuten Crimson House 1-14-1 Tamagawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo Related Pages - Employee Benefits: https://global.rakuten.com/corp/careers/benefit/ - Employee Conditions: https://global.rakuten.com/corp/careers/information/ - Culture: https://global.rakuten.com/corp/careers/culture/ #business #consultingsales #groupcompanydiv Languages: English (Overall - 2 - Intermediate), Japanese (Overall - 4 - Fluent) In Japanese, Rakuten stands for ‘optimism.’ It means we believe in the future. It’s an understanding that, with the right mind-set, we can make the future better by what we do today. So we challenge ourselves to evolve, innovate and experiment, to create a better, brighter future for everyone. Today, our 70 businesses span e-commerce, digital content, communications and fintech, bringing the joy of discovery to almost 1.3 billion members across the world. If you have any trouble logging in, please contact us here Rakuten Group, Inc.: rakuten-recruiting-info@mail.rakuten.com *Please read the Application Requirements(EN) / 募集要項(JP) before applying. Our Diversity & Inclusion Policy and Application Documents Rakuten’s corporate mission is to “contribute to society by creating value through innovation and entrepreneurship.” We foster a culture that provides equal opportunities to those who share this founding philosophy and take on the challenge to transform society, regardless of age, gender, nationality, or any other status. Diversity is one of Rakuten's core strategies and a driving force for innovation. Because of this, you are not required to submit any of the following information in order to apply for our job positions. - Gender - Age - Photo - Nationality* - Information not related to business, such as ideological beliefs, family structure, etc. * For legal compliance, we may ask you about your work eligibility. See the details