Job Description

Department Overview

The President Office plays a central role in driving the Commerce & Marketing Company's management, primarily in three areas: "strategy formulation," "performance management," and "organizational operations." This includes developing mid-term business plans, managing the company's overall performance, controlling budgets versus actuals, and promoting organizational revitalization.

In carrying out our duties, we collaborate with a wide range of departments both within the company (various business units, back office, development, etc.) and outside the company (company-wide corporate divisions, other companies, etc.)

Position:

Why We Hire

The Commerce & Marketing Company, which forms the core of Rakuten Group, is a growth engine that, in addition to leading internet services in Japan such as Rakuten Ichiba and Rakuten Travel, develops over 30 diverse businesses.
We are constantly evolving this company and driving the overall growth of Rakuten Group.
This time, we are looking for new colleagues to join the President Office and help shape the future of the entire company.
You will be involved in strategy formulation and execution support for the entire company, acting as a strategic advisor to the President from the perspective of top management.

In addition to fundamental management control (performance management, budget management, etc.), this position carries critical missions related to the core management of the C&M Company, such as business portfolio strategy planning that surveys over 30 diverse businesses, optimal resource allocation to growth businesses, and monetization of new businesses.
You will have the opportunity to gain experience in driving business transformation firsthand across a wide range of business areas, with over 30 diverse businesses, while working closely with management.
We are looking for individuals who can work with management at the core of decision-making that influences the future of the company, to envision "what kind of future the C&M Company should aim for" and work together towards its realization.

Appeal of Business & Organizational Phase
The President Office plays a crucial role in driving the company's strategy formulation and execution in close collaboration with top management. It's a highly dynamic environment where you can directly contribute to solving management challenges, working hand-in-hand with leadership.

Appeal of Discretion and Organizational Culture
Each individual is given significant discretion and a broad scope of responsibility, offering the unique satisfaction of seeing your proposals directly influence management decisions. We foster a flat organizational culture that prioritizes logic and results over formality, providing an environment where your ideas can easily take shape.

Career Advancement
You will gain broad knowledge and practical experience across various aspects of business management, including strategic planning, business development, and organizational management. Furthermore, you will have opportunities to develop and enhance your complex problem-solving abilities, advanced analytical skills, and leadership in engaging diverse stakeholders.

Differentiation from Competitors
The Commerce & Marketing Company operates services with a wide range of business models. In the President Office, you will be deeply involved in the management status and strategic planning of these diverse businesses. The ability to gain extensive business experience within a single company, spanning various sectors, is a significant and unique appeal not found elsewhere.

Position Details

You will be involved in a wide range of tasks that contribute to the sustainable growth and development of the company, working in close collaboration with top management.

Key Responsibilities
- Strategy Formulation: Developing mid-term business plans, improving unprofitable businesses, considering productivity enhancement measures, etc.
- Performance Management: Budget-vs-actual management utilizing AI/BI, exploring cost optimization measures, etc.
- Organizational Operations: Sharing best practices across the organization, promoting company-wide collaboration, and driving internal projects within the company, etc.

There will be frequent opportunities to collaborate closely with the Company President, heads of various business units, and management divisions through activities such as progress reviews of mid-term plans and performance reviews. You will also frequently coordinate with external corporate divisions.

Work Environment

Organizational Structure
- Team Size: Approximately 20 members
- Age Range: Wide distribution across 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s
- New Graduate vs. Mid-Career Ratio: New Graduates (40%) / Mid-Career Hires (60%)

Background of Mid-Career Hires
- Administrative experience in the finance and real estate industries
- Corporate planning experience at startup companies
Examples of Career Paths for Successful Mid-Career Hires
- Became a Project Management Officer (PMO) within 3 years of joining
- Started as a team member and advanced to a management position

Mandatory Qualifications:

- Professional/Industry Experience: At least 3 years of practical experience in corporate planning or business planning at an operating company, or as a strategy consultant at a strategic consulting firm. Industry experience is not a strict requirement, but experience at companies with diversified business operations is welcome.

Skills/Experience
- Logical Thinking: Ability to structure complex problems, identify root causes, and derive solutions.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to independently hypothesize, verify, and formulate/promote concrete action plans even for undefined challenges.
- Strong Communication Skills: Ability to build smooth relationships and achieve consensus with diverse stakeholders, from management to front-line staff.
- Document Creation Skills: Ability to create clear and concise documents for management.
- Language Proficiency: Japanese: Business level (reading, writing, and speaking)

Desired Qualifications:

- Professional/Industry Experience: Experience in launching new businesses or planning and executing internal projects. Experience in diverse business models and market environments, not limited to a specific industry.

Skills/Experience
- Advanced Data Analysis Skills: Experience in analyzing large-scale data using BI tools and statistical analysis tools, as well as predictive modeling.
- Knowledge and practical experience in management accounting.
- Certifications/Other: MBA (Master of Business Administration) holder, or equivalent advanced business knowledge. Specialized management qualifications such as a Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant.

Other Information:

Additional information on Location

Rakuten Crimson House
1-14-1 Tamagawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo

Additional information on English Qualification

TOEIC Score exceeding 800 (or similar level of English ability) or a University Degree earned in an English-speaking country.
Proof of qualifications will be required by the time of the job offer.
If no evidence is available to prove the qualifications denoted above, taking an IP test, organized by Rakuten, during selection process is required.

Rakuten Group, Inc. Homepage Link
- Benefits: https://corp.rakuten.co.jp/careers/benefit/
- Recruitment Information: https://corp.rakuten.co.jp/careers/information/ * Employment type is detailed
- Rakuten Culture: https://corp.rakuten.co.jp/careers/culture/

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