About the role#
The US Operations team at TikTok focuses on onboarding sellers, driving business growth, and improving the user experience for TikTok Shop. As a Business Development Project Intern, you will support efforts to acquire new brands and grow their presence on the platform. You will contribute to projects that shape merchant success and the development of the e-commerce ecosystem in the US.
What you'll do#
- Research prospective brands and sellers to assess their fit and identify key decision-makers.
- Build prioritized outreach lists and support merchant engagement through email and LinkedIn.
- Prepare communication materials, coordinate meetings, and follow up with prospective partners.
- Track merchant onboarding progress, collect necessary information, and coordinate with internal teams to resolve blockers.
- Support collaboration with commerce agencies and internal teams on recruitment campaigns and events.
- Maintain accurate project trackers, validate lead data, and prepare reports on pipeline progress and conversion.
- Take ownership of assigned tasks, track milestones, and communicate progress on action items.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Data Science, Economics, or a related field.
- Prior experience in sales, business development, project management, or data analysis.
- Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets, including the ability to use lookup functions and pivot tables.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for professional outreach and internal coordination.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs.
- Proactive approach with the ability to identify blockers and complete tasks independently.
- Experience or interest in e-commerce, social commerce, merchant operations, or agency partnerships is preferred.
- Familiarity with TikTok Shop or other marketplace platforms is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Los Angeles, California, United States.
- Employment type: Full-time intern.
- Compensation: $23.75 per hour.
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
About TikTok
TikTok operates as an entertainment provider. The company maintains a global presence with offices in cities including Los Angeles, Singapore, New York, London, and Tokyo. It employs over 92,000 people. The organization is privately held.
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