Acquisition Intern, SBS (Spring 2027)

Shopee; Singapore; On-site; SGD 13,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Shopee Singapore's Business Development and Partnerships team offers an internship in Singapore. The role focuses on sourcing new suppliers, evaluating product assortments, and supporting growth initiatives.

As part of SBS, you will onboard vendors, manage legal documentation, and help expand the catalog to strengthen Shopee's position in Southeast Asia.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's in Business or related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Organised and detail-oriented, with strong follow-through.
• Comfortable with outreach and engaging with external parties.
• Full-time for 3 to 6 months (preferred), open to part-time.

Responsibilities

• Identify white-space categories or brands not currently on platform.
• Build pipeline of prospective suppliers and conduct business development pitches.
• Evaluate assortment and negotiate with suppliers for better commercial terms.
• Manage onboarding - including legal documentation, account setup, and SKU listing creations.
• Work with team managers to define, implement and execute growth strategy.

Skills

Outreach experience

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Department Business Development and Partnerships

Level Internship

The Business Development and Partnerships teams at Shopee are dynamic and energetic. The teams are always looking to acquire business opportunities to drive Shopee to be the No. 1 e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. The aim of the Business Development and Partnership teams is to provide Shopee's buyers with a wide variety of product listings at the best prices.

About the Team:

Service by Shopee (SBS) is Shopee Singapore's first-party retail business, responsible for growing and curating a competitive product assortment that gives buyers access to the widest range of products at the best prices. We work closely with suppliers and brand partners to bring high-quality listings onto the platform.

We're a driven, close-knit team that moves fast and thinks commercially. Whether it's identifying the next opportunity, building a new category from the ground up, or deepening partnerships with key suppliers, everyone on the team plays a meaningful role in strengthening Shopee's position as Southeast Asia's leading e-commerce platform.

Job Description:

• Identify white-space categories or brands not currently on platform
• Build pipeline of prospective suppliers and conduct business development pitches
• Evaluate assortment and negotiate with suppliers for better commercial terms
• Manage onboarding - including legal documentation, account setup, and SKU listing creations
• Work with team managers to define, implement and execute growth strategy

Requirements:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's in Business or a related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Organised and detail-oriented, with strong follow-through
• Comfortable with outreach and engaging with external parties
• Full-time for 3 to 6 months (preferred), open to part-time