Business Development (Sales) Intern - Sales Marketplace (Fall 2026)

SHOPEE SINGAPORE PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Shopee Singapore Private Limited is seeking a dynamic intern for Business Development and Partnerships to support merchant onboarding and market expansion in Southeast Asia and Taiwan.

You will contribute to lead generation, door-to-door pitches, store setup, and competitive analysis, while building relationships with partners.

Ideal candidates are university students with an entrepreneurial mindset and strong Excel skills, ready for a 3-6 month full-time internship in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Currently studying and available for a 3–6 month internship
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent Excel and data analysis skills
• E-commerce knowledge is a plus
• Ability to work as full-time intern or 3 days/week part-time

Responsibilities

• Onboard merchants across Shopee’s marketplace models
• Lead generation, face-to-face pitches, and store setup
• Identify trends via competitor analysis and industry research to grow Shopee’s leadership

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Excel

Problem solving

Entrepreneurial spirit

Team player

Creativity

Analytical mindset

Communication

Industry knowledge

Education

Currently studying at university/polytechnic

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.

Job Description:

• Champion Shopee to merchants to onboard across our business models including Shopee’s marketplace
• See through the entire end-to-end acquisition process including but not limited to lead generation, door-to-door / face-to-face pitches and negotiations and store set-up
• Identify whitespaces through trend observation, competitor analysis, industry research to solidify and grow Shopee’s market leadership

Requirements:

• Currently studying in a recognised university or polytechnic
• Creative and innovative approach to problem solving
• Positive, team-player, and energetic attitude
• Entrepreneurial spirit and strong ownership
• Excellent interpersonal skills enjoys interacting and forming relationships with partners
• Analytical and comfortable with data, Microsoft Excel skills
• Relevant experience in e-commerce is a plus
• Industry knowledge in FMCG, Fashion, Lifestyle or Electronics is an advantage
• Full-time interns preferred (3-6 months)
• Part-time interns who can commit at least 3 working days a week are also welcome to apply