Business Development Intern

Job Description

About the Role
This internship role is part of the TikTok Shop US operation team, which aims to pioneer Content & Creator commerce and build the e-commerce partnership in the US. The intern will gain hands-on experience and contribute to making TikTok the leading commerce platform by bringing discovery, inspiration, and joy back to shopping for merchants, creators, and affiliates, ultimately delivering high-quality products and a unique customer experience.

What You’ll Do
• Acquire and incubate merchants to support category growth.
• Discover innovative collaborative models that align with merchants’ short-term and long-term development plans, and invest platform resources effectively and efficiently.
• Solve key challenges in business growth by strong collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Employ a consultative approach by offering strategic content, creator/affiliate/agency partner, merchandising, and logistical solutions to all clients
• Update clients on TikTok Shop product developments and new promotional opportunities

You’re a Good Fit If You
• Currently pursuing a MBA Degree
• Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2026
• Quick learner, proactive and resilient. Ability to thrive in ambiguity and adjust fast to change.
• Structured thinking, good data sense, very strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration, skilled at moving things forward.
• Passion for business and aim for higher goals.

Bonus Qualifications
• Graduating December 2026 onwards with the intent to return to the degree program after the completion of the internship.
• Internship or full-time experience in an e-commerce marketplace business, or retail category management is a plus
• Familiarity with TikTok content ecosystem, shoppable content, and brand-creator partnerships is a plus

Role Highlights & Compensation
• The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $38- $38.
• Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more.
• Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year).
• Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance.
• Internships run for 12 weeks.
• A vibrant blend of social events and enriching development workshops will be available.