Business Development Project Intern (TikTok Shop by Tokopedia) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

Role Summary

This role will support the Lifestyle Category team by taking ownership of several operational and analytical workstreams that, while smaller in scope, contribute meaningfully to the category's overall performance and business objectives.

Responsibilities

In particular, the e-commerce industry has seen tremendous growth in recent years and has become a hotly contested space amongst leading Internet companies, and its future growth cannot be underestimated. With millions of loyal users globally, we believe TikTok is an ideal platform to deliver a brand new and better e-commerce experience to our users.

As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Successful candidates must be able to commit to at least 3 months long internship period.

• Seller Portfolio Management
• Own and manage a portfolio of Lifestyle sellers.
• Build strong relationships with key sellers and decision makers.
• Conduct regular Business Reviews (Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly).
• Monitor seller health and performance.
• Resolve seller escalations.
• Market Intelligence
• Analyze competitors.
• Track pricing trends.
• Identify trending products.
• Monitor consumer demand.
• Benchmark against Shopee, Lazada, Tokopedia, and offline retail.

Requirements

• Undergraduate student in Business, Marketing, Management, Economics, E-commerce, or a related field.
• Strong interest in e-commerce, social commerce, and the Lifestyle industry (Furniture, Home Living, Home Decor, Kitchenware, etc.).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and identify business opportunities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic formulas); knowledge of SQL or BI tools is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship or organizational experience in e-commerce, sales, business development, or category management.
• Familiarity with TikTok Shop, Shopee, Lazada, or other online marketplaces.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Tableau, Power BI, or Looker Studio is an advantage.
• Passion for digital marketing, creator economy, and social commerce trends.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at apac-earlycareers@tiktok.com

About the Company

Our team is responsible for driving the overall growth, competitiveness, and health of the Lifestyle category on TikTok Shop. This includes managing the entire category ecosystem-from managing seller and assortment strategy to stock, content supply, campaigns participation, and competitive positioning.