Business Development Project Intern ( Shop BS​/MS

Position: Business Development Project Intern (TikTok Shop) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
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 3 months long internship period.

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

* 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

Minimum Qualifications:

* Currently in your penultimate year studying Bachelor's degree or above, graduating in 2026 or above.

* Experience of relatable in-category management, at an e-commerce company, a large retailer, marketing, advertising or other company with specialism in category

* Strong analytics, organisational and communication skills

* A proven ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects effectively and work well under pressure to deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines

* A fast learner with a good sense of judgment and original thinking. Ability to thrive in ambiguity and adjust quickly to change and ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse groups.

* Able to commit to working for 12 weeks for the rest of year

Preferred Qualifications:

* Proven client-facing experience

* Familiarity with e-commerce markets

* Demonstrated experience in leading operational initiatives and delivering measurable results