Business Development Project Intern TikTok Shop

About the Role

As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.

Successful candidates must be able to commit to at least a 3-month long internship period.

TikTok Shop Overview

TikTok Shop is an innovative marketplace fully integrated into TikTok. It brings together online sellers, buyers, and creators - all within TikTok to build a one-stop, seamless shopping experience and bring more commerce solutions that further enable our community to discover and engage with what they love.

Responsibilities

• Business Development: Identify high-quality opportunities in brands that will add value and drive growth on the platform; Focus on incubating and nurturing merchants to optimise their performance, while working towards team objectives and targets.
• Account Management: Manage merchants and support their growth by collaborating with relevant teams to troubleshoot issues, optimise their visibility, and maximize their success on the platform.
• Data Analysis: Deep dive into data to uncover insights, identify opportunities, and develop actionable modification plans.
• Campaign: Manage the delivery of creative assets, traffic, and all relevant campaign documentation in preparation for a campaign launch; Monitor campaign delivery and make adjustments/recommendations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently in your penultimate year studying a Bachelor's degree or above, graduating in 2026 or later.
• Experience in category management, at an e-commerce company, a large retailer, marketing, advertising, or other company with specialism in category.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to multitask and manage multiple projects effectively and work well under pressure to deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines.
• A fast learner with good judgment and original thinking. Ability to thrive in ambiguity and adjust quickly to change; ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse groups.
• Able to commit to working for 12 weeks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven client-facing experience.
• Familiarity with e-commerce markets.
• Demonstrated experience in leading operational initiatives and delivering measurable results.

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity, and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make an impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

Key skills/competency

• Business Development
• Project Management
• Account Management
• Data Analysis
• E-commerce
• Marketing
• Campaign Management
• Communication Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Organizational Skills