Business Development Intern (TikTok Shop Italy) - 2027 Start

TikTok Inc.; Milano; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship program

Hands-on experience

Learning programs

Development workshops

Social events

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a Business Development Intern for TikTok Shop Italy with a 12-week commitment. You will help identify and onboard e-commerce brands, provide development strategies, and support outreach to book meetings, while collaborating with account managers to analyze growth opportunities through data.

The program offers hands-on experience, industry exposure and development workshops, with social events and learning programs throughout the internship.

Qualifications

• Currently studying a Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Marketing, Sales or any similar field.
• Able to commit to working for 12 weeks.
• Understanding of TikTok and TikTok Shop from a customer perspective/in-app experience.
• Experience working with Excel and delivering actionable insights.
• Data-driven, strong execution with attention to detail, good communication, collaborative, and good time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead qualification; Identify relevant sellers for onboarding based on lead lists and own industry research, support merchant acquisition and - once onboarded - first product listings and sales.
• Support outreach activities through email campaigns and calls to book meetings.
• Collaborate with account managers to analyse the category growth opportunities of merchants through data analysis, and continuously improve the operational capabilities and output of merchants on the platform.
• Follow up on product selection and submission for key special campaigns and promotional activities, as well as the tracking and analysis of the post campaign performance

Skills

Data-driven

Communication

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Marketing, Sales or similar

Tools

Excel

Job description

Business Development Intern (TikTok Shop Italy) - 2027 Start

Job Code:

A98994

Intern

Responsibilities

The Business Development Team is responsible for identifying, acquiring and growing emerging merchants as well as creating long-term strategies to develop existing businesses on TikTok Shop. The team manages hundreds of accounts across various verticals. The team is seeking a Business Development Intern who is responsible for identifying and onboarding e-commerce brands/retailers/merchants and providing them with development strategies, educational support and other resources to gain success on TikTok Shop.

• Lead qualification; Identify relevant sellers for onboarding based on lead lists and own industry research, support merchant acquisition and - once onboarded - first product listings and sales.
• Support outreach activities through email campaigns and calls to book meetings.
• Collaborate with account managers to analyse the category growth opportunities of merchants through data analysis, and continuously improve the operational capabilities and output of merchants on the platform.
• Follow up on product selection and submission for key special campaigns and promotional activities, as well as the tracking and analysis of the post campaign performance

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship. Our Internship program offers students hands- on experience, industry exposure and opportunities to apply their knowledge to real -world challenges while building a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. Interns will gain practical experience, explore potential career paths, and participate in social events, learning programs, and development workshops alongside industry professionals.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently studying a Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Marketing, Sales or any similar field
• Able to commit to working for 12 weeks
• Understanding of TikTok and TikTok Shop from a customer perspective/in-app experience
• Experience working with Excel and delivering actionable insights
• Data-driven, strong execution with attention to detail, good communication, collaborative, and good time management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work experience (in E-Commerce), ideally in account management
• Strong understanding of content, especially TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and other content-driven platforms.
• Data-driven, strong execution with attention to detail, good communication, collaborative, and time management skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Super self-driven, able to work towards deadlines and enjoy building things from scratch

Job Information

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

The initial gross monthly salary for this position in the selected city is EUR1625.

In line with our company philosophy and commitment to equal treatment, our Total Rewards package is designed to ensure fairness, transparency, and employee wellbeing. Learn more about our benefits at https://lifeattiktok.com/culture.

The benefits offered are aligned with statutory requirements, and may vary depending on the nature of employment. For interns, benefits are provided in accordance with statutory requirements only.

These benefits are extended to all employees in a fair and transparent manner, in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefit programmes at any time, with or without notice.

Ready for a career

at TikTok?

Discover a career that energizes and excites you every day.