Seller Account Management Project Intern, Lifestyle (TikTok Shop) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

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.

About the team
The team mainly handles sellers within Tools & Hardware, Home Improvement & Home Supplies category.

In this role, the intern will work closely with sellers in the Home Improvement category, supporting their growth from the ground up. This experience will provide valuable opportunities to develop negotiation skills with both internal and external stakeholders.

The intern will also take ownership of the sellers' business performance, ensuring their growth while maintaining the platform's long-term sustainability. This responsibility will provide a strong foundation for understanding the principles of building and scaling a business.

You will gain hands on experience in analyzing data to drive operational improvements and contribute to the department's business plans. You will also collaborate with the team to gather and interpret operational data, build standard operating procedures (SOPs), and support task setups for sellers.

Responsibilities
- Acquire & incubate potential sellers that were identified by the category
- Manage and incubate mid and long tail sellers, leveraging on platform's resources to aid seller's growth on TikTokShop.
- Drive seller's growth through category & platform initiatives

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Operations, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field.