Business Development Project Intern (TikTok Shop France - Home and Living) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

TikTok Shop is an innovative marketplace fully integrated into TikTok. It brings together online sellers, buyers and creators - all within TikTok to build a one-stop, seamless shopping experience and bringing more commerce solutions that further enable our community to discover and engage with what they love. We are looking for a versatile, proactive Business Development & Account Manager Project Intern to join our Paris Key Account team. This isn't just a support role; you will be the right hand of the Head of KA, acting as a critical engine for our French market expansion. You will handle the full cycle: from hunting high-potential sellers to managing their daily operations and driving their GMV growth. If you have a "get things done" attitude and want to see how a hyper-growth platform scales from the inside, this is for you. 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. Responsibilities: - Hunting & Pitching (BD): Identify and reach out to high-potential French brands/sellers via multi-channels (LinkedIn, Email, Events). Conduct initial pitches to show them why TikTok Shop is the future of Social Commerce. - Onboarding & Execution: Lead the end-to-end onboarding process (registration, technical setup, product listing). You are the "problem solver" who ensures a smooth landing for our partners. - Growth Management (AM): Act as the daily point of contact for onboarded sellers. Analyze their performance data, suggest optimization strategies, and help them scale their GMV. - Daily Operations: Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Logistics, Governance, Marketing) to resolve seller pain points and ensure operational excellence. - Market Insight: Stay ahead of French E-commerce trends and competitor moves to refine our local pitch. Minimum Qualifications - Strong educational background, currently pursuing a Bachelor/Master in university. - Highly interested in the e-commerce industry, with strong curiosity and the ability to learn quickly. - Passionate about Social Commerce, with a good understanding of short video and live broadcast ecosystems of TikTok. - Proficient in both English and French to collaborate with internal and external clients. Preferred Qualifications - Be sensitive to data and be able to proficiently use at least one data visualization analysis tool. - Have excellent communication skills and good coordination abilities. - Previous experience on e-commerce or marketplaces - Available for a 6-month full-time internship. By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: