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Tencent · 2 months ago

Global Business Development Intern

US-California-Palo Alto

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$25.97/hr - $32.31/hr

Tencent is a leading global technology company, and they are seeking a Global Business Development Intern to drive expansion initiatives for Tencent Cloud Media Services. The role involves developing growth strategies, forging partnerships, and conducting research on global trends in the industry.

AdvertisingInternetOnline GamesOnline PortalsSocial Media Marketing

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Drive global expansion initiatives for Tencent Cloud Media Services, developing and executing comprehensive growth strategies

Forge strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, including third-party organizations, universities, venture capital firms, and incubators to accelerate our market penetration

Cultivate and nurture a thriving local developer ecosystem, encompassing developer communities, VCs, and educational institutions

Establish and maintain strong relationships with industry analysts, business leaders, and other influential figures to ensure effective communication and collaboration

Conduct in-depth research on global trends and emerging opportunities in relevant industries, providing insightful analysis for both internal teams and external partners

Qualification

Business developmentCloud industry knowledgeEnglish proficiencyMandarin proficiencyVenture capital experienceEntrepreneurial mindset

Required

Bachelor degree or above, MBA related majors are preferred

Proven track record in business development or sales, preferably in the tech or cloud services sector

Strong understanding of the cloud industry (preferrebly in media & entertainment, online education, live e-commerce) and its technological landscape

Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify and capitalize on new opportunities

Preferred

Preferred language proficiency in English and Mandarin, with excellent communication skills in both languages

Experience in venture capital, cloud business is highly desirable

Benefits

1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked

Up to 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year

Eligible to enroll in the Company-sponsored medical plan

Company

Tencent

Glassdoor4.0

Tencent is an internet service portal offering value-added internet, mobile, telecom, and online advertising services.

Founded in 1998

Shenzhen, Guangdong, CHN

10001+ employees

https://www.tencent.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Tencent has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship

Represents job field similar to this job

Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (3)

2024 (11)

2023 (2)

2022 (2)

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$13.84B

Key Investors

Lippo Group

2025-09-16Post Ipo Debt· $1.27B

2020-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $6B

2019-08-29Post Ipo Debt· $6.5B

Leadership Team

Dowson Tong

CEO of Tencent Cloud and Smart Industries Group (CSIG)

James Mitchell

Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Executive Vice President

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