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Rakuten Group provides more than 70 services across a wide range of fields both in Japan and overseas, including internet services such as e-commerce, travel, and digital content; fintech services such as credit cards, banking, securities, e-money, and smartphone payments; mobile services including our mobile carrier business; and even professional sports. By organically connecting these services around a membership base centered on Rakuten members, we have built our own unique "Rakuten Ecosystem." Rakuten Travel is one of the largest online travel services in Japan, offering reservation services for accommodations, flights, express buses, and rental cars both in Japan and overseas. The Hotel Partnership Development Department is responsible for building and strengthening partnerships with major hotel chains at Rakuten Travel. It consists of two groups: Japan Partnership Development Group, which covers domestic hotel chains, and Global Partnership Development Group, which covers international hotel chains (e.g., IHG, Marriott, Accor). The Domestic Partnership Promotion Group works with major domestic hotel chains, contributing to solving chain hotels' management challenges through a consulting-style approach, including proposals to maximize property revenue, new business development, and strengthening relationships with existing chains. The domestic hotel industry is undergoing a major transformation, facing challenges such as the recovery of inbound demand, delays in digital transformation, and labor shortages. Rakuten Travel is expanding partnerships with major domestic hotel chains, aiming to make a significant impact on the industry by solving each chain's management challenges and maximizing online booking revenue. As our partner chains expand, we need to strengthen our team to keep pace with the growing scope of our work, and we are looking for someone who can help build the future of the domestic hotel industry together with us. You will be responsible for consulting services and other professional services for hotel chains (e.g., maximizing property revenue, supporting new property development and sales, improving property operational efficiency). Leveraging your property sales experience, you will specialize in a specific area, customer segment (hotel type), or service delivery method (e.g., proposals to maximize online booking revenue, proposals to improve operational efficiency using Rakuten Mobile services), with a primary focus on developing and acquiring new hotel chains and strengthening relationships with existing hotel chains. You will build strong networks with the management and key decision-makers of client hotel chains, and work on solving industry challenges and developing future hotel operation concepts. Implementing solutions requires a perspective aligned with the client's long-term business strategy and goals, and the results will impact the performance of multiple hotel departments and the chain as a whole.
Asst Dir-Finance / アシスタントファイナンスディレクター
Develops and implements property-wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the brand’s target customer and property employees. The position provides the financial expertise to enable the successful implementation of the brand service strategy and brand initiatives while maximizing the return on investment. In addition, creates and executes a business plan that is aligned with the property and brand’s business strategy and focuses on the execution of financial and accounting activities and the delivery of desirable financial results. Candidate Profile Education and Experience • 4-year bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; 1 year experience in the finance and accounting or related professional area. OR • Master's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; no work experience required. Core Work Activities Assists in Conducting Strategic Planning and Decision Making • Assists in the development of means to improve profit, including estimating cost and benefit, exploring new business opportunities, etc. • Analyzes information, forecasts sales against expenses and creates annual budget plans. • Compiles information, analyzes and monitors actual sales against projected sales. • Analyzes differences between actual budget wages and forecasted wages for more efficient budget planning. • Identifies the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. • Assists in the creation of the annual operating budget for the property. • Provides analytical support during budget reviews to identify cost saving and productivity opportunities for property managers. • Assists in the implementation of a system of appropriate controls to manage business risks. • Ensures a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations and profitability. • Analyzes financial data and market trends. • Assists in the development and implementation of a comprehensive annual business plan which is aligned with the company’s and brand’s strategic direction. • Provides on going analytical support by monitoring the operating department’s actual and projected sales. • Produces accurate forecasts that enable operations to react to changes in the business. Leading Finance & Accounting Team • Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example. • Communicates the strategic goals, the focus and the owner priorities to subordinates in a clear and precise manner. • Oversees internal, external and regulatory audit processes. • Provides excellent leadership by assigning team members clear accountability backed by appropriate authority. • Conducts annual performance appraisals with direct reports according to Standard Operating Procedures. Anticipating and Delivering on the Needs of Key Stakeholders • Attends meetings and communicating with the owners, understanding the priorities and strategic focus. • Understands and meets the needs of key stakeholders (owners, corporate, guests, etc.). • Communicates financial concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand and drives desired behaviors. • Demonstrates an understanding of cash flow and owner priorities. • Manages communication with owners in an effective manner. • Manages property working capital and cash flow in accordance with brand SOPs and owner requirements. • Facilitates critique meetings to review information with management team. Developing and Maintaining Finance and Accounting Goals • Ensures Profits and Losses are documented accurately. • Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected and/or accrued. • Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines. • Develops and supports achievement of performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc. • Improves profit growth in operating departments. • Reviews audit issues to ensure accuracy. Managing Projects and Policies • Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc. • Reconciles balance sheet to ensure account balances are supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with SOPs. • Ensures that the P&L is accurate (e.g., costs are properly matched to revenue, costs are recorded in the proper accounts). • Ensures compliance with management contract and reporting requirements. • Ensures compliance with standard and local operating procedures (SOPs and LSOPs). • Ensures compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities • Ensures team members are cross-trained to support successful daily operations. • Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently. • Ensures new hires participate in the department’s orientation program. • Ensures new hires receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job. • Creates appropriate development plans which develop team members based on their individual strengths, development needs, career aspirations and abilities. • Conducts performance review process for employees • Participates in hiring activities as appropriate.
Corporate Sales, Manager : Group Sales Division, Corporate Sales Department (GSD)
Business Overview Rakuten Mobile launched full-fledged services in April 2020 as the fourth mobile network operator (MNO) approved in Japan, the first in 13 years indeed, to provide high-quality mobile communication services at reasonable prices. By October 2024, the number of lines will exceed 8 million and is growing rapidly. Full-scale service provision to corporations also began in January 2023, and as a core business responsible for the future growth of Rakuten Group, the company is making large-scale investments and attracting significant attention both domestically and internationally. (Number of subscriptions.) ・5 million lines _August 2021 ・6 million lines _Dec 2023 ・7 million lines _June 2024 ・8 million lines _October 2024 Department Overview This organization will be the department responsible for providing mobile services to business customers. You will participate in the business as a core member of the business expansion. You will be responsible for account sales and new customer acquisition, especially for key accounts. In addition to mobile lines, you will provide various mobile services to clients to increase customer value and maximize your own revenue by utilizing the various assets of the Rakuten Group. Position: Why We Hire We are looking for personnel to further strengthen our sales force to expand our service offerings and contract line acquisitions for corporate customers. Position Details (Job Description) ■ Sales representative (field sales) This department is responsible for overall corporate sales (field sales) in the mobile communications business. In addition to sales of Rakuten Mobile lines, the Field Sales Representative is responsible for maximizing customer value and company revenues by utilizing corporate services related to all communications infrastructure and IT solutions owned by Rakuten Group. In addition to developing customers in cooperation with Rakuten businesses, such as Rakuten Ichiba shops and Rakuten Travel facilities, the department formulates strategies and conducts sales activities daily for each external business category. There are various sales channels, including direct sales, partners and lead acquisition using the Group's huge ecosystem, and you will fully demonstrate your strategy and planning skills in each sales channel to maximize the number of orders. You will be encouraged to think outside the box and devise sales methods, build sales channels and improve operations. You are also expected to proactively propose improvements to services that you notice during sales activities. You will be able to feel that your suggestions will lead to speedy improvements and maximize customer satisfaction. (Team structure and the type of person we are looking for) We are a small, elite organization. When you hear of sales in the mobile telecommunications business, you may have a strong image of many people deployed and deployed, but we think every day about how to efficiently deliver our services to the customers who need them through our specialty, web marketing. Therefore, we are looking for people who can think and act logically and independently, and who enjoy taking on challenges together. Work Environment Department 350 It is a vibrant organization with a mix of mid-career hires (e.g. from the telecoms and manufacturing industries) and new graduates from the Rakuten Group.
Guest Relations Agent / ゲストリレーションズエージェント
Engage hotel guests to enhance the service experience through activation of all outlet services within the lobby area (e.g., Restaurant & Bar, Front Office). Respond to guest requests for special arrangements or services (e.g., transportation, reservations, dry cleaning) by making arrangements or identifying appropriate providers. Respond to special requests from guests with unique needs and follow up to ensure satisfaction. Gather, summarize, and provide local area knowledge to inform guests about the property and the surrounding area amenities, including special events and local activities. Contact appropriate individual or department (e.g., Bell person, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage Server) as necessary to resolve guest call, request, or problem.
Sales to New Corporate Clients / Client Support, Rakuten GORA - Business Innovation Department, Golf Business(C&M)
Our Golf Business, part of the Commerce & Marketing Company (like Rakuten Ichiba/Travel), operates "Rakuten GORA," Japan's largest golf course booking site. Our mission is "A Rakuten ID for every golfer." We're diversifying beyond just bookings, expanding both B2C and B2B services. Our goal is to revitalize the golf industry and grow our business, driven by a diverse team of new and experienced professionals. The Business Innovation Department drives innovation by launching new golf-related services. We've released several groundbreaking services, including golf lesson services, golf course revenue management consulting, and swing analysis apps. We continuously improve and expand our services (growing our client base and service offerings) to meet diverse user needs (e.g., fashion, food, cosmetics) and client demands (e.g., sales growth, promotions, data). In this role, you'll engage with external partners to list them on Rakuten GORA. You'll also act as a consultant for existing clients, maximizing lesson service bookings and driving sales growth. No prior golf industry experience is required, we provide comprehensive training. The golf industry is seeing renewed interest, with more young people and women participating, plus a boost from post-COVID outdoor leisure trends. However, it still faces challenges like slow digitalization and labor shortages. Rakuten GORA aims to solve these issues and revitalize the entire industry. As Japan's largest golf booking service, "Rakuten GORA" powerfully supports our clients (golf courses, driving ranges, lesson facilities) in their IT and digital transformation. By helping them boost sales, we aim to make a significant impact on the golf industry. Our Lesson Service, launched in 2022, is in an exciting growth phase. There's immense satisfaction to be found in expanding contracts, ensuring customer success, and driving service improvements and planning. This role offers significant autonomy, covering everything from new client acquisition to post-sales consulting, service enhancement, and strategic planning. We provide clear paths to management and diverse career opportunities tailored to individual strengths.
Technical Support Engineer
Informatica is currently seeking an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join our global team of highly skilled support staff. Our support teams deal with a wide range of Cloud products including Master Data, Data Integration, Data Quality and Data Governance. As a Technical Support Engineer, you will be responsible for providing world-class technical support to Informatica customers, partners, and internal teams. In the role of Technical Support Engineer, you must be able to work and adapt in a fluid, fast-paced environment. You must have strong technical, communication, and collaboration skills and a laser focus on customer success. Your Role Responsibilities? Here's What You'll Do Provide best in class technical support to customers, partners, and internal teams. Managing customer issues and escalations within our Salesforce CRM system Manage the technical support lifecycle all the way to successful resolution by analysing and reproducing problems and managing customer expectations throughout. Work with regional partners on proactive support, enablement, and guidance. Follow up on actions in a timely manner and with attention to detail. Coordinate with other teams to identify, report and speed up resolutions of product defects and anticipate and pre-emptively deflect escalations or at-risk customer situations. Handle customer situations with diplomacy, sensitivity, confidentiality, and discretion.
Account Director, Startups
OpenAI is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Account Director to join our Startup Go-To-Market team. You will play a critical role in owning relationships with top startup customers and supporting them in successfully building on the OpenAI platform. Many of the most disruptive and category-defining AI applications are being created by startups. The Startup Go-To-Market team's mission is to help startups harness the power of OpenAI’s technology to drive these advances. You will support startups in building effectively with OpenAI’s APIs, SDKs, and applications while providing access to OpenAI’s technical expertise and networks to help accelerate their progress. This role is a mixture of technical understanding, vision, partnership, and strategy. You’ll be responsible for serving as the primary relationship owner for a range of strategically important startup customers. You’ll also work cross-functionally with product, research, engineering, support, and technical solutions teams to help customers get the most out of our models. This role will be based in Tokyo.
Assistant Bar Manager
You will be a champion of the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. You will be part of a cohesive team with opportunities to learn, grow and develop. You will have the opportunity to engage in diverse and challenging work. You will derive a sense of pride in work well done. You will be recognized for excellence.
Concierge
The Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto is looking for a Concierge. Candidates with passion for excellence, expertise in hospitality operations and proven leadership experience are invited to apply for a career with Four Seasons. As a member of the Rooms Division, the Concierge works across disciplines to deliver an exceptional experience. Respond to a wide variety of guest requests by accurately assessing the guest needs and requests and then adding personal recommendations and touches to achieve maximum customer satisfaction while complying with all Four Seasons’ policies.
Applied AI Engineer, Cyber
The Applied AI Engineering team is responsible for helping developers and enterprises safely and effectively deploy OpenAI technologies in production. We act as trusted technical advisors and thought partners for customers, working side by side with their teams to identify high-value use cases, design practical architectures, and move from prototype to durable deployment. Cybersecurity is one of the most urgent domains where AI can help. Security teams are under pressure to reason across code, logs, infrastructure, tickets, alerts, and vulnerability data faster than ever. As frontier models become more capable, organizations need deep technical guidance on how to evaluate, validate, and safely deploy AI systems in security-critical workflows. We are looking for a Cybersecurity Applied AI Engineer to partner with customers and help them apply OpenAI models, APIs, Codex, and agentic workflows to real cybersecurity use cases. You will work with CISOs, security executives, application security leaders, SOC teams, security engineering teams, and hands-on practitioners to identify where AI can create measurable security outcomes. This is a customer-facing technical role for someone who can move fluidly between executive strategy, practitioner-level cyber depth, and hands-on solution design. You will help customers evaluate and deploy workflows such as secure code review, vulnerability triage, threat modeling, remediation, SOC and incident response workflows, detection engineering, cloud security, GRC automation, and security validation. You will collaborate closely with Sales, Solutions Engineering, Product, Engineering, Research, and Security to turn customer needs into safe deployment patterns, reusable field assets, and product feedback. This role is based in our Tokyo office. We offer relocation support to new employees.