Merchant Acquisition Specialist Intern (TikTok Shop - MAI EU) - 2026 Summer (BS/MS)

Responsibilities

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026. Internships at TikTok aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Turn your ambitions into reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at TikTok

Internships at TikTok aim to provide students with hands-on experience in developing fundamental skills and exploring potential career paths. A vibrant blend of social events and enriching development workshops will be available for you to explore. Here, you will utilize your knowledge in real-world scenarios while laying a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. It runs for 12 weeks.

Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to TikTok and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as early as possible. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date).

[EMEA Start Dates]
- June 8th, 2026
- June 22nd, 2026
- July 6th, 2026

About the team:
The MAI (merchant acquisition and incubation) team's primary objective is to mass attract and onboard sellers and incubate them to certain levels through scaling means in EU markets.
As an integral part of the team, you'll take ownership of designing effective leads strategy and outreach programs, growth work streams, thus empowering our merchants' growth.

Responsibilities
- Support EU seller lead generation, qualification, segmentation, and other lead management tasks using a data-driven approach.
- Assist the digital channel team in creating in-app notifications, EDMs, banners, H5 pages, and other seller outreach materials.
- Manage, implement, and monitor seller growth programs, including incentives and championship campaigns, with strong attention to detail and a focus on operational efficiency and budget effectiveness.
- Help with seller troubleshooting, community engagement, and the development of educational content to drive seller success.
- Perform additional ad-hoc tasks as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:
- Must be able to commit to a 12-week full-time work period during Summer 2026.
- Result-oriented and self-motivated, able to balance and manage multiple tasks and apply initiative.
- Skilled in Tableau/Power BI and MS Office; SQL or Python experience for data processing is a plus.
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree, graduating in 2026/7
- Collaborative and ability to work with multiple stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of the EU eCommerce landscape and market trends.
- Experience in organising online events or webinars.
- Proficiency in Italian is preferred for smoother collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- Previous exposure to community building or seller support initiatives.
- Interest in digital commerce, social selling, and content-driven retail.
- Quick learner with strong adaptability, agility, and attention to detail.

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