About the role#
As a Business Development Project Intern for TikTok Shop US Operations, you will support seller acquisition, onboarding, and campaign execution. You will work on initiatives that connect sellers with consumers and drive growth for the platform.
What you'll do#
- Partner with Category leadership to identify and prioritize high-potential sellers, leading the business development process from start to finish.
- Build and manage a pipeline of qualified prospects based on their readiness for content commerce and ability to meet growth goals.
- Create pitch materials and processes tailored to target brands and the TikTok category space.
- Work with cross-functional teams to help brands navigate onboarding and integration.
- Develop reporting and analysis to monitor and improve seller onboarding and acquisition results.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in business development, vendor acquisition, or sales within a retailer, marketplace, or ecommerce platform.
- Experience in business development with CPG or Consumables brands.
- A track record of influencing executive leadership in B2B settings and negotiating successful outcomes.
- Experience managing scalable processes to meet monthly and quarterly goals.
- Strong analytical skills, a data-driven mindset, and the ability to solve problems to support business growth.
- Ability to adapt to change and thrive in ambiguous environments.
- Strong communication skills and experience collaborating across teams to move projects forward.
Location & details#
- Location: Seattle, Washington.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time intern.
- Compensation: $23.75 per hour.
- Selection process: 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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