Business strategy and Service Planning (Leader) - Solution Service Development 1 Section , Enterprise Solution Sales Department , Group Sales Division(GSD)

Rakuten Group, Inc.

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Tokyo, Japan Until 8/23/2026 3+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted April 14, 2025 Last posted April 14, 2025
Job description

Job Description:

Business Overview

The Rakuten Group aims for global growth by providing innovative services across the telecommunications and IT industries. In recent years, we have been expanding our corporate services to provide DX (Digital Transformation) solutions that empower businesses and maximize business value.


Department Overview

We formulate strategic business plans leveraging market intelligence and scale to grow our solution services into a pillar comparable to our mobile business. By capturing the accelerated adoption of DX in enterprises and offering innovative services utilizing cutting-edge technology, we solve our customers' challenges.
This position is within the Service Planning Department, where you will be responsible for planning and providing optimal solutions using telecommunications and IoT to address customer needs and challenges. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, create innovative services that change society, and experience personal growth through collaboration with diverse industries, all while enjoying significant autonomy in managing projects from planning to execution.


Position:

Why We Hire

With our business expanding, we are looking for talent capable of taking charge of business strategy and the planning and promotion of new projects. We are specifically seeking individuals who can leverage their experience in the telecommunications or IT industries to lead strategic business plans and new service initiatives.


Position Details

Formulation and Execution of Solution Business

- Formulating business strategies, planning, and development based on corporate business goals.

- Identifying solution development opportunities through market analysis.

- Building long-term partnerships with suppliers.


Planning Tasks

- Planning and drafting corporate-oriented projects.

- Proposing new initiatives and formulating execution plans.

- Examining business models based on solution services.

- Promoting new services and products.


Project Examples

- Project Leader for a resale project utilizing mobile, AI, and cloud technology in collaboration with a major cleaning robot manufacturer.

- Responsibilities include market research, sales strategy, business planning, and operational framework design.


Work Environment

You will work in a dynamically expanding organization, collaborating with global teams both inside and outside the company. We support efficient operations by utilizing the latest IT tools and systems, including AI. Our team consists of members with diverse backgrounds, including managers from foreign-affiliated IT firms and mid-career hires from the IT, telecommunications, and manufacturing industries, all leveraging their expertise to drive projects forward.


Mandatory Qualifications:

- Practical experience in planning/development based on business strategy or supplier management (3+ years preferred).

- Experience in procurement or purchasing within the IT or telecommunications industry.

- Experience in project planning and management.

- Experience in supplier negotiation and knowledge of contract management.

- Basic PC skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).


Desired Qualifications:

- Experience in project planning and management.

- Experience in planning and development within the IT/telecommunications industry.

- Experience in dealing with suppliers.

- Experience in service planning for devices or cloud services.


Others Information:

Additional information on Location

Futako Tamagawa Rise Office

Zip Code:158-0094

Location: Futako Tamagawa Rise13F, 2-21-1 Tamagawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo


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Languages:

English (Overall - 2 - Intermediate)、 Japanese (Overall - 4 - Fluent)
About this role

Summary

Lead planning and development of solution services, including market research, project execution, and partner management.

Job title

Business strategy and Service Planning (Leader) - Solution Service Development 1 Section, Enterprise Solution Sales Department, Group Sales Division(GSD)

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

telecommunications

Location requirements

Futako Tamagawa Rise, Tokyo, Japan; hybrid work possible.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

business strategyproject planningsupplier managementcontract negotiationproficiency in Excel Word PowerPoint

Preferred skills

service planningcloud servicesdevice solutionsproject management

Specializations

business strategyservice planningsolution developmentproject managementtelecommunications
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

Hybrid

Tokyo, Japan

On-site City