About the role#
As a Special Project Intern for the TikTok Shop Collectibles team, you will work on projects that directly impact merchant success and e-commerce growth. This role focuses on the US market, where you will help identify growth opportunities and solve operational challenges. You will gain hands-on experience in business development and operations within the entertainment and shopping space.
What you'll do#
- Diagnose growth opportunities and operational bottlenecks to build category and business strategies for the Collectibles business.
- Reach out to high-potential leads via phone, email, and video conferencing to bring them onto the platform.
- Manage a pipeline of prospects, evaluating them based on their readiness for content commerce and potential for growth.
- Work with cross-functional teams to help brands onboard and integrate, ensuring the process moves quickly.
- Support initial live streaming operations for new brands and merchants.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a bachelor degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Project Management, or a related field.
- Previous experience in e-commerce, vendor acquisition, or business development.
- Experience influencing stakeholders to achieve business outcomes.
- Familiarity with livestreaming e-commerce platforms.
- Ability to think in a structured way and use sound judgment to drive initiatives forward.
- Proactive approach to learning and adapting to new environments.
Location & details#
- Location: Los Angeles, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $23.75 per hour.
- Employment type: Full-time intern.
- Hiring process: 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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