Business Growth Project Intern, German Speaking (TikTok Shop) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

Description

About the team
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.

This internship will be project based.
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.

Responsibilities
- Conduct market and competitor research to identify white-space opportunities and inform strong, localized growth strategies.
- Translate raw data and insights into actionable strategic recommendations, delivering clear reports, dashboards, and presentations for decision-makers.
- Build and maintain SOPs that enhance internal collaboration, ensuring solutions are scalable across teams and markets.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or master’s program; able to commit 20 hours per week for at least 3 months.
- Professional proficiency in written and spoken English with strong communication and presentation skills.
- Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and structured thinking skills, with the ability to approach problems creatively and logically.
- Proficiency in German is required to review and audit SOPs in the target language.

Preferred Qualifications
- Previous internship or project experience in performance analysis, market research, or strategic planning.
- Familiarity with the TikTok creator ecosystem, influencer marketing, or TikTok
- A self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and can independently generate ideas.
- Experience working in cross-functional teams (e.g., student organizations, case competitions, hackathons).

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