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Business Overview Rakuten Insight is a research company within the Rakuten Group, receiving a variety of work from not only Rakuten Group clients but also external business companies, agencies, and research firms. Our mission is to solve client problems by utilizing asking data collected from one of the largest single panels in the industry and various big data from within the Rakuten Group. Department Overview This is a dynamic, cutting-edge department in the research business that leads the planning, development, and operation of new AI-based products. For example, the "AI Chat Interview" has received high praise from clients since its release, leading to the development of aggressive marketing and promotional initiatives with the aim of making it one of the pillars of Rakuten Insight's overall future business. We go beyond research and explore a wide range of possibilities, including promotion, to plan and implement new solutions that use AI to solve corporate marketing challenges. Position: Why We Hire We are seeking to add members who can contribute immediately to our business expansion, including the development and strengthening of AI-based products and SaaS businesses. We are seeking a candidate who can work in a venture-like environment within a large company like Rakuten, where they can collaborate to develop new businesses and potentially lead the team as a leader/manager. Position Details Working with the sales team, you will lead AI utilization proposal activities to clients. You will also hold weekly discussions with the tech team on development and planning topics, working closely with a team of approximately 15 people to advance projects in an agile manner. Major Duties 1. Collaborate with sales members to deeply understand clients' business and marketing challenges and uncover their essential needs. 2. Plan and promote AI utilization strategies to solve these challenges and create new value. 3. Propose in-house AI products and solutions based on the strategy and drive results. 4. Promote business improvements and create systems to expand sales and generate profits. 5. Collaborate with the operations team to ensure smooth project progress. Working Environment - The business and tech teams collaborate seamlessly, working as one team every day. - You'll experience the PDCA cycle from the planning stage of a new product through to development, launch, and improvement, giving you a sense of both speed and accomplishment. - We work in an agile manner, allowing us to respond quickly to changing market and customer needs. Through daily communication, ideas are quickly brought to life and the whole team can celebrate success together.
POSITION SUMMARY Ensure staff is working together as a team to ensure optimum service and that guest needs are met. Inspect grooming and attire of staff, and rectify any deficiencies. Complete opening and closing duties including setting up necessary supplies and tools, cleaning all equipment and areas, locking doors, etc. Inspect storage areas for organization, use of FIFO, and cleanliness. Complete scheduled inventories and stock and requisition necessary supplies. Monitor dining rooms for seating availability, service, safety, and well being of guests. Complete work orders for maintenance repairs. Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees; and serve as a role model and first point of contact of the Guarantee of Fair Treatment/Open Door Policy process. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; and complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipate and address guests’ service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank guests with genuine appreciation. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, support team to reach common goals, and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards; and identify, recommend, develop, and implement new ways to increase organizational efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and/or cost-savings. Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g., small print). Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines (e.g., to identify defects). Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance. Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Move through narrow, confined, or elevated spaces. Move up and down stairs and/or service ramps. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
Rakuten's Advertising & Media Company provides a wide range of advertising and marketing services, including digital advertising, research, and influencer business. Our strength lies in our ability to provide end-to-end solutions, from marketing strategy planning to execution, effectiveness measurement, and data analysis. Specifically, we solve customers' marketing challenges through the following businesses: Rakuten Marketing / LinkShare: Provides comprehensive digital marketing solutions. Rakuten Data Marketing: Provides marketing solutions leveraging Rakuten's big data. Rakuten Insight: Provides marketing research services. This is an environment where you can grow and advance your career by being part of an organization that forms the core of the Rakuten Group. Rakuten Insight, Inc. provides marketing research to clients both within and outside the Rakuten Group. By combining Rakuten Group's vast data assets with AI technology, we deepen our understanding of consumers through "research x data x AI" and help solve our clients' business challenges. We are creating new standards in the industry through the development and provision of research products incorporating AI. The Integrated Solutions Group Field Team plans and manages offline surveys, primarily CLT (Central Location Test) and HUT (Home Use Test). We capture the real-life experience value of consumers that cannot be captured through online surveys, supporting research projects in a variety of industries, including food, daily necessities, and cosmetics. In recent years, demand for offline surveys, primarily CLT and HUT, has increased again. With the increase in projects, there is an urgent need for project management personnel who can oversee the entire survey process, manage progress, quality, and costs. You will have the opportunity to take on the challenge of managing the progress, quality, and costs of offline surveys (CLT/HUT), which are experiencing a resurgence in demand, and drive business growth as a PM. With a solid understanding of the field, you will be able to proactively drive projects, taking on a wide range of roles from progress, quality, and cost management to business improvement. Using your project management skills as a core skill, you can also transition into a future career as a team manager, offline research supervisor, research design, or sales promotion. You will be responsible for project management, collaborating with a variety of stakeholders, including sales, researchers, field survey staff, and external partners, to smoothly advance fieldwork research projects, primarily CLT and HUT. With an understanding of field operations, you will lead the entire project while maintaining a bird's-eye view of progress, quality, and costs. Major Duties include scheduling and progress management for fieldwork research projects, primarily CLT/HUT, organizing and coordinating requirements with sales, researchers, and clients, directing survey staff, following up on progress, and addressing issues and problems, quality assurance, cost/profit management, billing/order-related tasks, improving workflow and promoting standardization of fieldwork operations, and English support for some projects within the Rakuten Group and for overseas clients. Specific Project Examples include CLT/HUT survey projects for food, daily necessities, and cosmetics manufacturers, and product and service support for Rakuten Group services and overseas manufacturers Fieldwork research project for service evaluation. The organization consists of approximately 200 employees in Rakuten Insight, Inc. and 9 employees in the Integrated Solutions Group. The team is comprised of members with research experience at research companies and project management experience, as well as experience working with multiple stakeholders in sales, production, and event management. After joining the company, you will be responsible for project management while deepening your understanding of fieldwork research. After joining, you will play a central role in project progress management and quality and cost control. There are also cases where you will expand your role to team leadership, management positions, or related areas such as survey design and sales promotion.
POSITION SUMMARY 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 information to guests about the property and the surrounding area amenities, including special events and activities. Answer, record, and process all guest calls, messages, requests, questions, or concerns. Contact appropriate individual or department (e.g., Bellperson, Housekeeping) as necessary to resolve guest call, request, or problem. Review shift logs/daily memo books and document pertinent information in logbooks. Monitor club lounge for seating availability, service, safety, and well-being of guests. Report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; and complete safety training and certifications. Follow all company policies and procedures, ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipate and address guests’ service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank guests with genuine appreciation. Speak with others using clear and professional language, prepare and review written documents accurately and completely, and answer telephones using appropriate etiquette. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, support team to reach common goals, and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food. Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables. Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients. Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods. Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers. Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently. Monitor food quality while preparing food. Set-up and break down work station. Serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacles. Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment. Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
Spa Specialists support key spa operations and help create a memorable guest experience. They promote spa services and retail products, manage reservations, answer guest questions, check in guests, and handle payments. They must follow safety standards, company policies, and maintain a professional appearance. The role requires physical activity, such as standing or walking for long periods and lifting up to 10 lbs (25 lbs with assistance). Safety & Security: Follow safety guidelines, use proper equipment, report accidents, and follow emergency procedures. Policies & Procedures: Protect guest privacy, maintain professional appearance, and follow all company rules. Guest Relations: Greet guests warmly, understand their needs, assist with questions, and provide excellent service. Scheduling & Check-In: Manage spa reservations, confirm appointments, check in guests, update schedules, and explain spa facilities. Communication: Answer phones politely, use professional language, and communicate discreetly. Working with Others: Support coworkers and maintain positive teamwork. Quality Assurance: Meet brand standards. Physical Tasks: Stand, walk, lift items, and move safely through different surfaces. Closing Duties: Clean and organize work areas and complete checklists. Cash Handling: Process payments accurately, follow audit procedures, manage cash banks, and maintain cashier station. Steps of Service: Ensure guest satisfaction, answer service questions, and coordinate wait times and product availability. Promoting Services: Promote and sell spa services and retail products, recording guest preferences when needed.
POSITION SUMMARY Applicants should have a valid work visa for Japan or be eligible to work in Japan. Prepare special meals or substitute items. Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters. Pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator. Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish. Maintain food logs. Monitor the quality and quantity of food that is prepared. Communicate assistance needed during busy periods. Inform Chef of excess food items for use in daily specials. Inform Food & Beverage service staff of menu specials and out of stock menu items. Ensure the quality of the food items. Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods. Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees; serve as a role model. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Anticipate and address guests’ service needs. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
POSITION SUMMARY Applicants should have a valid work visa for Japan or be eligible to work in Japan. Prepare special meals or substitute items. Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters. Pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator. Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish. Maintain food logs. Monitor the quality and quantity of food that is prepared. Communicate assistance needed during busy periods. Inform Chef of excess food items for use in daily specials. Inform Food & Beverage service staff of menu specials and out of stock menu items. Ensure the quality of the food items. Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods. Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees; serve as a role model. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Anticipate and address guests’ service needs. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
Business Overview Ad & Media Company provides advertising and marketing services including media business, digital ad business, research business, and influencer business. Not only does it focus on profit as a single company, but it also handles unique areas of the marketing industry and provides comprehensive support including advertising. Department Overview Redefining advertising effectiveness measurement and evolving our value as a research company to the next generation. In this position, you will be responsible for enhancing the uniqueness and competitiveness of a research company through product planning, business design, and data utilization in the advertising measurement field. Our mission is to evolve existing research flows and fundamentally strengthen the foundations of advertising effectiveness measurement while utilizing the latest technologies such as AI, API, and external data integration. We will work with experts both inside and outside the company to evolve existing effectiveness measurement to make it more practical and deliver new value to the market. We are looking for a colleague who will lead the transformation of the research industry, not just improve efficiency and automation. Position: Why We Hire We are recruiting personnel to strengthen our advertising effectiveness measurement area. Position Details Responsibilities 1. Promotion of projects related to advertising effectiveness measurement - Planning and requirement definition of business improvement measures aimed at automating and streamlining survey design and tabulation processes - Promotion of tool development and API integration in collaboration with the internal development team, and optimization of execution processes - Project management in collaboration with sales, researchers, and development departments 2. Strengthening of data utilization infrastructure - Planning of internal data preparation and external data integration to expand the range of data that can be used in surveys - Support for building an effective analysis environment and measurement infrastructure through the design of data flows and specifications 3. Product/menu development - Planning and designing new survey methods and products for advertising effectiveness measurement using AI and data - Building measurement methods that are linked to behavioral logs and external data, not just brand lift indicators - Support the design of new value-providing menus based on customer issues and market needs Job satisfaction This is a very creative and practical job that involves drawing a vision for the future of advertising measurement and marketing research and integrating it into real products and business processes. Utilizing cutting-edge technologies such as AI and data platforms, you can develop and implement unique advertising effectiveness measurement methods and products that take advantage of the strengths unique to a research company. Not only can you improve existing research flows, but you can also set your own challenges and shape them into product menus in response to the question, "How can we measure advertising effectiveness more accurately and in a more valuable way?" This is a challenging and meaningful position in which you will work with a variety of experts in sales, development, research, and other fields to create the next generation of measurement standards. Work Environment The department responsible for measuring advertising effectiveness is divided into three sections, categorized by purpose and function. The organization is mainly made up of young people in their 20s and 30s, with flat communication and a lot of energy.
Ensure staff is working together as a team to ensure optimum service and that guest needs are met. Inspect grooming and attire of staff, and rectify any deficiencies. Complete opening and closing duties including setting up necessary supplies and tools, cleaning all equipment and areas, locking doors, etc. Inspect storage areas for organization, use of FIFO, and cleanliness. Complete scheduled inventories and stock and requisition necessary supplies. Monitor dining rooms for seating availability, service, safety, and well being of guests. Complete work orders for maintenance repairs. Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees; and serve as a role model and first point of contact of the Guarantee of Fair Treatment/Open Door Policy process. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; and complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipate and address guests’ service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank guests with genuine appreciation. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, support team to reach common goals, and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards; and identify, recommend, develop, and implement new ways to increase organizational efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and/or cost-savings. Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g., small print). Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines (e.g., to identify defects). Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance. Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Move through narrow, confined, or elevated spaces. Move up and down stairs and/or service ramps. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.