Business Strategy Manager Energy

Date PostedMay 22, 2026LocationSetagaya, Tokyo, JapanCompanyRakuten Group, Inc.SalaryUnder JPY 12000KTypeconsulting - business strategy consulting planning/marketing/pr - business development/business management/corporate planning

Job Summary

You will be responsible for overall business strategy and new business development in the Rakuten Group's energy sector. This includes planning measures to strengthen existing businesses, analyzing market issues, and developing solutions. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to promote and implement new energy services.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute energy business strategies
  • Strengthen existing business foundations
  • Conduct market and competitor research
  • Develop and implement new services
  • Prepare strategy reports and proposals

Required Skills

  • 3+ years in strategy or consulting
  • Qualitative and quantitative analysis
  • Business-level English
  • Native-level Japanese
  • Power industry experience

Job Details

Job Description You will be responsible for overall business strategy and new business development in the Rakuten Group's "energy sector" (Rakuten Denki, a residential electricity service, and Rakuten Gas, a city gas service). [Specific Duties] ■ Planning and executing business strategies to expand the energy sector ■ Planning measures to strengthen the foundations of existing businesses ■ Analyzing current issues, conducting research, and developing and implementing solutions ■ Planning and implementing collaboration with various internal businesses and services ■ Preparing various materials, reports, and proposals ■ Conducting market research (current market research, competitor research, etc.) ■ Planning new services (planning new services based on research results) ■ Promoting implementation ■ Internal and external collaboration, etc. Working Hours (Standard working hours: 7 hours 30 minutes) Flextime available (core time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM) Break: 60 minutes Overtime: Available Notes: Fixed overtime pay: 40.0 hours/month Job Requirements [Required] ■ Business strategy, management strategy, sales planning, consulting experience, strategic planning, business promotion, qualitative and quantitative analysis - 3+ years of experience [Preferred] ■ Business-level English ■ Experience in the power industry English Level: Business Conversation Level (TOEIC 735-860) Japanese Level: Native Level Benefits ■ Commuter allowance: Up to ¥50,000 per month ■ Social insurance: Full social insurance coverage ■ Initial training, level-specific training, job knowledge acquisition training (MBA and other business school courses) ■ English learning support (in-house IPTOEIC® Test®, English conversation, etc.), Japanese language learning support for foreigners, cross-cultural training, Global Experience Program (GEP) ■ Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are generally provided free of charge. Holidays Holidays: 125 days (Breakdown): 2 days off per week, Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, 3 days in summer, 5 days during the New Year holidays Paid vacation: Available (10-20 days) (5 days granted after 3 months of employment)