Business Commerce Project Intern
TikTok
Business Commerce Project Intern
TikTok
Short-form video platform with ads
About the team TikTok's Global Business Solutions (GBS) regional sales and advertising teams drive revenue growth by promoting our advertising solutions, onboarding clients, and running campaigns that deliver measurable results. Client needs, market trends, and performance expectations shift constantly, and differently in every market. We build strategy accordingly, turning those moving pieces into advertising solutions that work and client partnerships that last. You will help businesses grow on a global platform, working on the campaigns and relationships that turn advertisers into long-term partners. As a Project Intern, you will contribute to impactful short-term projects and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, professional environment. This internship offers the opportunity to develop practical skills, apply your knowledge to real-world challenges, and explore your career interests. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Responsibilities Drive actionable next steps for key growth levers: - Translate key growth lever initiatives into actionable sales rigors, including target hitlists and programs - Develop and operationalize targeted programs to help sales teams unlock incremental spend, accelerate adoption of TikTok Ads solutions, and deepen advertiser engagement. - Track program progress, identify execution bottlenecks, and recommend next steps to improve conversion and commercial outcomes. - Build standardized trackers and reporting mechanisms to monitor pipeline progression, adoption, and incremental business impact. Unlock new subverticals through market intelligence and strategic narratives: - Conduct primary research, including internal interviews consolidating client and agency feedback, and stakeholder discussions, alongside secondary research on industry trends, dynamics, and market developments. - Identify underpenetrated commerce subverticals and assess their growth potential, addressable advertiser base, spending propensity, and alignment with TikTok's advertising solutions. - Develop compelling, insight-led narratives that articulate the business opportunity, TikTok's differentiated value proposition, and the case for increased advertiser investment. - Translate research findings into actionable sales enablement materials, including subvertical playbooks and pitch decks. Drive e-Commerce execution rigor during key sale moments: - Support planning and execution for major e-Commerce tentpole moments, including 9.9, 10.10, 11.11, 12.12, and other priority shopping events. - Build and maintain advertiser hitlists, campaign readiness trackers, investment plans, and opportunity dashboards to ensure clear ownership and timely follow-through. - Partner with sales teams to identify advertiser participation gaps, budget acceleration opportunities, campaign setup readiness, and adoption of relevant TikTok Ads solutions. - Monitor performance and investment pacing during key sale periods, flag risks and opportunities, and drive timely follow-ups with account teams. - Consolidate post-event performance insights, identify winning practices and execution gaps, and translate learnings into recommendations for subsequent sale moments. Enable sales execution through insights and operational excellence: - Develop and maintain scalable operating tools, including dashboards, trackers, playbooks, and program documentation. - Identify opportunities to simplify workflows, improve data visibility, and scale successful sales programs across the Commerce vertical.
Minimum Qualification(s) - Currently pursuing an Undergraduate in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Media Studies, Business, Economics, Business Analytics, or a related discipline. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn data into actionable business recommendations. - Structured thinking and clear communication, particularly in building compelling business narratives from quantitative and qualitative research. - Proficiency in Excel or Sheets and presentation tools such as PowerPoint or Slides. - Strong ownership, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment. - Comfortable collaborating with multiple stakeholders and influencing execution without direct authority. Preferred Qualification(s) - Commercial curiosity and an interest in e-commerce, digital advertising, consumer behavior, and platform growth. - Expected start date: as soon as possible. - Minimum number of attendance days per week: 5 days. - 6 months of internships are required at least.
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.
TikTok is a short-form mobile video platform that lets people create, discover, and share quick videos. Users upload vertical clips, edit them with built-in tools, and browse a personalized feed powered by an algorithm that highlights relevant content. Advertisers can use in-feed ads, branded hashtags, and the Business Center to plan and measure campaigns, making it easy for brands to reach a global audience. Its goal is to inspire creativity and bring joy by helping people express themselves and by connecting brands with a wide audience.
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