Operations Support Specialist (LinkShare Japan)(A&M)

Tokyo, Japan March 19, 2026 Full Time Workday

Job Description:

Business Overview

The Ad & Media Company is committed to the overall development of the Rakuten Group, aiming to make "Advertising" the fourth pillar of the group, following "EC, FinTech, and Mobile." Within the Rakuten Group, it is attracting attention as a crucial business area that will drive future group growth.

Department Overview

This position belongs to the "Rakuten Marketing Japan Department" within the Ad & Media Company.

The Rakuten Marketing Japan Department holds a unique position as "both a digital advertising agency and a platformer," operating in an environment where it can handle a diverse range of marketing products and cutting-edge digital solutions.

The Sales Assistant Group primarily handles operational tasks related to ad operations for the Rakuten Marketing Japan Department (LinkShare Japan business).

By managing various operational tasks, they contribute to improving organizational productivity and quality through implementing business flow improvements, automation, and promoting measures to prevent operational errors.
* LinkShare Japan K.K. : https://jp.linkshare.com/

Position:

Why We Hire

As our business grows and operations expand and become more complex, we are looking for individuals who can handle various operational tasks while driving improvements, such as reducing man-hours through automation and preventing human errors.

 

Position Details

Job Overview

Based on requests for operational support from both internal and external sources, this role primarily handles various operational tasks associated with ad operations, such as report creation, management screen settings, and billing, payment applications.

Specific Job Examples

- Data aggregation and creation of various reports

- General ad operation (primarily affiliate advertising)

- Receiving new requests, creating work formats, and building operation flows

- Checking ad content and requesting corrections from media

- Responding to inquiries

- Answering phone calls (transferring calls)

Work Environment

9 permanent employees, 3 temporary staff

It's a team with many mid-career hires, and while their backgrounds and years of service vary, members support and learn from each other while leveraging their individual skills and experience.

Mandatory Qualifications:

- At least 3 years of professional work experience

- Experience in handling operational tasks such as data aggregation and input, constructing business flows, and improving operations

- Proficiency in Excel (functions such as XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, INDEX, PivotTables, conditional formatting, etc.)

- Experience using Microsoft PowerPoint and Word

Desired Qualifications:

- Work experience in the internet advertising industry

- Ability to understand and make simple modifications to VBA

- Experience utilizing RPA tools (Power Automate, etc.)

- Understanding of HTML and CSS

Other Information:

Additional information on Location

Futako Tamagawa Rise Office

2-21-1 Tamagawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo

 

Additional information on Secondment

This position belongs to Rakuten Group, Inc., but upon joining, you will be seconded to LinkShare Japan K.K.

The salary system, welfare benefits, and evaluation system will be the same as those of Rakuten Group, Inc.

Additional information on English Qualification

English Requirement: Yes
*TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS, etc.
*Details will be provided if you proceed to the selection process.

Rakuten Group, Inc. Homepage Link
- Benefits:https://corp.rakuten.co.jp/careers/benefit/
- Recruitment Information:https://corp.rakuten.co.jp/careers/information/ * Employment type is detailed
- Rakuten Culture:https://corp.rakuten.co.jp/careers/culture/

#business #OperationalImprovement #customersupport #DigitalMarketing #adandmedia #LinkShare  

Languages:

Japanese (Overall - 4 - Fluent)
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How to Get Hired at Rakuten Group, Inc.

  • Rakuten uses Workday as its ATS platform. Apply through rakuten.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/RakutenInc for global positions. Use clean, single-column resume formatting with standard section headers to ensure accurate parsing. Verify your parsed profile data after submission.
  • English proficiency is non-negotiable for most roles. Rakuten adopted English as its official corporate language in 2012 under the Englishnization initiative. Regardless of office location, business is conducted in English. Highlight your language skills prominently on your resume.
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