Sales , Voice Communication Group - IP Network Sales Section , Network Sales Department , Group Sales Division (GSD)
At a glance
Mid-level Communications role at Rakuten. Tokyo · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Build partner relationships and shape joint proposals that address end-user needs across communication and related services
- Equip partners to sell through product training and promotions, while agreeing sales approaches based on market trends
- Meet partners or end-users directly to understand their operational challenges and propose communication solutions
- Turn customer and market feedback into service changes or new offerings with technical and development teams
What you bring
- At least three years selling solutions to corporate clients, including experience in IT or telecommunications
- You have identified business challenges and combined internal services into customer proposals
- A TOEIC score of at least 600, plus confidence using Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- You bring a proactive, target-focused approach to sales
Who this fits
This mid-level sales role suits someone who can balance partner development, direct customer work and service planning. The position is based at the Futako Tamagawa Rise Office in Tokyo, with possible domestic travel and transfers. Japanese fluency and intermediate English are listed; employees must reach a TOEIC score of 800 within two years.
From the employer
Job Description:
Business Overview
About the Network Sales Department
The Network Sales Department provides mobile communication services and related solutions to corporate clients, leveraging Rakuten Mobile—a core business of the Rakuten Group. As a key department driving the company-wide priority of improving ARPU (Average Revenue Per User), we offer integrated solutions including fixed-line services, ISPs, IP telephony, BPO, IoT, cloud, and security solutions to address our clients' business challenges. By providing optimal proposals tailored to client needs, we aim to enhance customer satisfaction and expand our business.
Department Overview
Our IP Network Sales Section provides comprehensive solutions for corporate clients that go beyond mere communication infrastructure. In addition to deploying our corporate fixed-line service, "KOSOKU Access," we are strongly driving the digitalization and efficiency of our clients' businesses through ISPs, IP telephony, and BPO services.
Our ultimate mission is not just to provide connectivity, but to "solve challenges" for each client's business. Backed by the comprehensive strengths of the Rakuten Group, we contribute to enhancing our clients' competitiveness and sustainable growth by proposing optimal solutions for all their IT infrastructure needs.
Background of Recruitment
The Rakuten Group’s corporate solutions business is growing rapidly to meet the increasingly sophisticated needs of clients resulting from the acceleration of DX (Digital Transformation).
We are strengthening our solution offerings, such as corporate IP telephony and BPO services, aiming to provide comprehensive support for client operational efficiency and cost reduction.
With business expansion and the diversification of our solutions, there is an urgent need to strengthen: our sales capabilities to deeply understand client issues and make optimal proposals; our planning capabilities to capture market changes and create innovative services; and our partnership collaboration capabilities to drive these initiatives.
We are looking for new team members who can contribute to solving our clients' challenges.
Position:
Position Details
1.Value Co-creation through Partnerships
Build strong, trusting relationships with partner companies to jointly design and propose optimal solutions that solve end-user challenges. Support the maximization of sales by planning and executing product training sessions and promotional activities, enabling partners to drive their own sales efforts. Develop sales strategies with partners by sharing market trends and identifying winning paths.
2.Direct Sales to End-Users and Needs Gathering
Propose solutions directly to partners or end-users. Experience on-site challenges firsthand to design and implement optimal communication solutions. Accumulate "true customer needs" and "real-time market feedback" gained through direct engagement.
3.Service Planning and Improvement Based on Market Needs
Plan function improvements and new services based on feedback from the field (partners and end-users). Collaborate with technical and development departments to drive product development, refining services to ensure they are the "preferred choice" in the business environment.
Work Environment
Total department size: Approximately 300 employees.
Age range: Primarily 20s to 40s.
While this department has traditionally had many new graduates, we have seen an increase in mid-career hires in recent years. Our team members come from a wide range of industries and backgrounds, and individuals with diverse experiences are thriving here.
Mandatory Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in solution-based sales to corporate clients.
- Sales experience in the IT or telecommunications industry.
- Experience in identifying customer challenges and proposing solutions by combining internal services.
- Strong commitment to achieving targets and a proactive approach.
- Basic PC skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- TOEIC score of 600 or higher.
Desired Qualifications:
- Communication Skills: Ability to communicate smoothly with internal and external stakeholders and work cooperatively.
- Problem-Solving Orientation: Ability to consistently think and act from situation analysis to proposal formulation and execution regarding customer and business issues.
- Willingness to Learn: A proactive attitude toward staying updated on IT/telecommunications technologies and trends, and a desire to acquire new knowledge and skills.
- Flexibility to Change: Given the nature of the Rakuten Group, a high sense of speed is required. We are looking for individuals who can remain motivated and flexible amidst rapid changes.
Other Information:
Additional information on Location
Tokyo (Futako Tamagawa Rise Office)
Additional information on Transfer
Yes (Possibility of domestic business trips and transfers)
Additional information on English Qualification
If you have a TOEIC score of 600+ but cannot provide the certificate, you will be asked to take our company-sponsored TOEIC IP test during the recruitment process.
Furthermore, we require all employees to obtain a TOEIC score of 800 or higher within their first two years of employment.
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