Job Description

Business Overview

Marketplace Business is responsible for operating Rakuten Ichiba, the founding business of Rakuten.

Rakuten was established in 1997, and Rakuten Ichiba, which has continued to grow to this day, embodies Rakuten's mission of "empowering people and society through innovation." It has created a system that allows individuals skilled in business to easily open their own stores, transcending the limitations of traditional commercial areas, and has brought the joy of shopping to users across Japan.

Today, it has grown into one of the largest e-commerce sites in Japan, with over 50,000 stores (as of November 2024) and more than 100 million user accounts, serving a vast number of users.

Rakuten Ichiba Service Page

Department Overview

As part of our strategy to strengthen the daily necessities, we operate a store called Rakuten Sokuhai Mart.

We are planning on selling some home appliances items as well.

Attraction

It is possible to work with major manufacturers to formulate strategies and negotiate.
Dynamic scale purchasing and sales are possible.

I will be in charge of how we sell the products we purchase and will work with various departments of Rakuten Group and Rakuten Ichiba to increase stakeholder satisfaction.

The company is in the expansion phase of its business and can experience not only buyer operations, but also various operations related to store management.

Position

Why We Hire

Increase in staff due to business expansion

Position Details

Overview

Buying operations for procurement of products for Sokuhai Mart

Responsibility

Planning and execution of MD strategy
Target genre/item select
Negotiation with manufacturer/brand
Planning of sales strategies for products
Promotion planning, execute
Communication with venders
Stock control, management
Efforts toward revenue generation for the business
Product planning
Negotiation with manufacturer/brand

Work Environment

Manager:1 person

Assistant manager:1 person

Member:2 people

New graduates:3 people

Mid-career:1 person

Mandatory Qualifications

Excel and PowerPoint skills (experience in spreadsheet management, reporting, and proposal material creation)

Experience In At Least One Of The Following

Over 3 years of sales experience at a manufacturer or trading company dealing with major electronics retailers, major e-commerce businesses, or major TV shopping channels
Buyer experience at a major electronics retailer
Buyer experience at a major e-commerce business
Buyer experience at a major TV shopping channel

Desired Qualifications


Desired Personality Traits and Experience:
Someone with a strong spirit of challenge and curiosity for new things (able to face completely new challenges without fear)
A person with a strong sense of positivity (experience in overcoming hardships and adversity)
Someone seeking a fast-paced environment for growth
A person with a habit of achieving results and the perseverance to see things through (experience in consistently achieving goals)

Others 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 eligibility is required by the timing of the offer letter.

If no evidence is available to prove the qualifications denoted above, taking an IP test, organized by our company, during selection process is required.

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