Seller Strategy Business Analyst Project Intern (TikTok Shop - US Operation) - 2025 Start (BS/MS)

Responsibilities

Team Introduction
The e-commerce industry has grown tremendously recently, becoming a hotly contested space among leading Internet companies. 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. We are looking for passionate and talented people to join our campaign team. Together, we can build an e-commerce ecosystem that is innovative, secure, and intuitive for our users.

Step into a dynamic role with the US operaton team, where you'll play a vital part in executing varies campaigns for some of the most iconic brands. Be at the forefront of innovation, contributing to cutting-edge campaigns and driving forward the yearly strategic modules that define success. In this role, you'll help power the future of e-commerce, supporting high-impact initiatives that connect brands with consumers in meaningful ways. Join us as we shape the future of e-commerce here at TikTok Shop!

We are looking for a highly motivated Business Analyst to join the Seller Strategy team and support data-backed decision-making, strategy execution, and program optimization.

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.

Responsibilities
- Support the development of seller lifecycle and growth strategies by conducting data analysis, building dashboards, and creating structured insights
- Analyze key merchant metrics to identify pain points and opportunities across different segments (e.g., onboarding, activation, retention)
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product, category, marketing, operations, and data science teams to deliver seller-facing programs
- Participate in the design and optimization of merchant incentive policies, resource allocation strategies, and performance tracking
- Drive deep-dive analyses on business performance, supporting strategic decisions and OKR alignment

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in SQL, Excel, and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker)
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with multiple priorities