Vice Senior Manager

Rakuten Kobo Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Rakuten Asia in Singapore’s CBD seeks a Vice Senior Manager of Ichiba (E‑Commerce) Product to manage, develop, plan and operate existing and new business initiatives by leveraging Rakuten capabilities in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. You will help grow our business through innovative digital marketing solutions.

The role requires 7+ years in digital marketing, business‑level Japanese, people management, and proven cross‑functional project leadership; e‑commerce

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in digital marketing, from agency, consulting, media platform, or client side.
• Business level Japanese skills are required to communicate with Japanese stakeholders.
• People management experience is required.
• Demonstrated expertise in a wide range of project management and business leadership with stakeholders.
• E-commerce related business experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication with strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• Must be a team leader and a self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Managing Rakuten Promotion Platform (RPP) to drive growth for Rakuten Ichiba merchants and achieve KPIs.
• Acting as the project lead and collaborating with Rakuten internal teams and external partners.
• Build and sustain relationships with business decision makers both internally and externally.
• Ensuring a strong pipeline with Ichiba (E-Commerce) business.
• Build and maintain growth strategy for business sustainability.
• Cultivate team members’ capabilities for their professional growth.

Skills

Digital marketing

Japanese language

People management

Project management

E-commerce experience

Communication skills

Leadership

Job description

Job Description

Rakuten Group, Inc. is a global leader in internet services and has a diverse ecosystem spanning across e-commerce, fintech, communications and more serving approximately 1.8 billion members worldwide. Founded in Tokyo in 1997, the Group operates in over 30 countries and regions with more than 30,000 employees. Based in Singapore's Central Business District, Rakuten Asia Pte. Ltd. serves as the regional headquarters for Asia, driving value through areas such as advertising product development, product strategy, and data management to support Rakuten Group's global ecosystem. Learn more at: https://global.rakuten.com/corp/

As a Vice Senior Manager of Ichiba (E-Commerce) Product, you will be responsible for managing, developing, planning and operation of the business both exist and new by using Rakuten's capabilities collaborating with stakeholders both internal and external. You will play an integral part of growing our business through products and business innovations by leveraging your passion for the digital marketing solutions

Responsibilities

Managing Rakuten Promotion Platform (RPP) which is marketing solution for Rakuten Ichiba's Merchants Achieve the business KPI by generating and enhancing the values of our products with focus on Merchants' GMS (Gross Merchandize Sales)

Acting as the project lead and collaborating with both Rakuten internal businesses and external digital marketing partners

Build and sustain strong relationships with business decision makers both internally and externally.

Ensuring a strong pipeline with Ichiba (E-Commerce) business.

Build and maintain growth strategy for business sustainability

Cultivate section members’ capabilities for their professional growth

Qualifications

At least 7 years' experiences in digital marketing business either from agency, consulting, media/platform, or client side.

Business level Japanese skills are required as you will need to communicate frequently with Japanese internal and external stakeholders

People management experience is required

Demonstrated expertise in wide range of project management/business lead collaborating with stakeholders both internal and external, or equivalent experiences

E-Commerce related business experience is preferred

Must be an excellent communicator with strong presentation and facilitation skills

Must be a team leader and a self-starter

Rakuten is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious belief, or age.

About Us

Rakuten Asia is the regional headquarters of Rakuten Group Inc, a global leader in internet services and innovation. Located in the heart of Singapore, Rakuten Asia drives the growth and development of Rakuten's businesses across the APAC region. Recognized and certified as a "Great Place to Work" since 2022, Rakuten Asia is committed to empowering individuals, communities and businesses through cutting-edge technology, data-driven solutions, and a culture of collaboration. From e-commerce, fintech, sports, and even entertainment, our work is diverse, exciting, and impactful. We believe in empowering our people to grow, innovate, and make a difference. If you're looking for a workplace where your talent is valued, where your contributions matter, and where you can play a part in shaping the future of technology and society, Rakuten Asia is the place for you. Join us and take the next step in your career with Rakuten Asia!