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

Job Description:

Business Overview

Rakuten Group provides innovative services in the telecommunications and IT industries, aiming for growth in the global market. In recent years, we have been expanding our enterprise services to empower businesses by providing DX solutions and maximizing their business value..

Department Overview

We will develop a strategic business plan, leveraging market intelligence and scale, to grow our solution services into a business of similar magnitude to our mobile operations, making it a core pillar of our enterprise business. Capitalizing on the accelerating DX adoption among corporations, we will solve their challenges by delivering innovative services built on cutting-edge technologies.

This position resides within the Service Planning Department, responsible for planning and delivering optimal solutions tailored to customer needs and problem-solving. You will engage with cutting-edge technologies, create innovative services that transform society, and experience personal growth through collaboration with diverse industries. You will have significant autonomy and be involved in projects from planning to implementation.

Position:

Why We Hire

Due to business expansion, we are seeking individuals who can optimize procurement processes and plan and promote new projects. We are particularly looking for candidates who can leverage their experience in the telecommunications and IT industries to lead strategic procurement activities.

Position Details

Job Responsibilities

■ Solution Business Planning and Execution

① Planning and development of business strategies based on corporate business goals.

② Identification of solution development opportunities through market analysis.

③ Building long-term partnerships with suppliers.

■ Planning Operations

① Planning and development of projects for corporate clients.

② Proposal of new measures and formulation of execution plans.

③ Examination of business models based on solution services.

④ Promotion of new services and products.

■ Project Examples
Planning Leader for a Resale Project of Products Utilizing Mobile, AI, and Cloud Technologies in Collaboration with a Major Cleaning Robot Manufacturer.

(Responsibilities include) Market Information, Sales Strategy, Business Planning, and Operations Setup.

Work Environment

You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with a global team. We utilize the latest IT tools and systems to support efficient business operations.

Managers with backgrounds in global companies and mid-career hires from the IT, mobile and manufacturing industries are part of our team. Members with diverse experiences come together to leverage their expertise and drive projects forward.

Mandatory Qualifications:

Practical experience in planning/development and supplier management based on strategic business (3 years or more preferred)

Procurement experience in the IT/telecommunications industry

Experience in project planning and management

Knowledge of negotiation with suppliers and contract management

Business-level English proficiency (TOEIC score of 800 or equivalent skills)

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

Desired Qualifications:

Experience in project planning and management.

Planning and Development in the IT/telecommunications industry.

Experience working with global suppliers.

Service planning of devices, cloud services.

Others Information:

Additional information on Location

Rakuten Rise Building, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Languages:

English (Overall - 2 - Intermediate), Japanese (Overall - 4 - Fluent)