Business Development Intern at Tencent Cloud in Tokyo, Japan
Opportunity Overview Tencent Cloud is hiring a Business Development Intern for its Japan sales team, based in Tokyo. The intern will work directly with the sales and marketing teams to identify new customers, research market trends, and support outbound campaigns for Tencent Cloud products. This is a six-month internship open to final-year undergraduates and graduate students who want to build a career in public cloud sales. Tencent is one of the largest technology companies in the world, headquartered in Shenzhen, China. Its cloud division, Tencent Cloud, provides computing, data storage, artificial intelligence, and enterprise solutions to businesses across industries. The company operates globally, with data centers and offices in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. For a student interested in cloud technology and B2B sales, this internship offers direct exposure to how a major cloud provider acquires and manages enterprise clients in Japan. Tokyo is one of the world's largest and most dynamic business hubs. The cost of living is high, especially for housing and dining, but the city offers excellent public transportation and a safe environment. Japanese work culture values punctuality, formality, and attention to detail. Since the role requires fluency in both Japanese and Mandarin, the intern will likely work in a bilingual environment, communicating with local clients and Tencent's headquarters in China. International interns should confirm visa requirements with the company, as the internship is based in Japan. Responsibilities - Conduct market research and gather customer insights in targeted industries - Explore and reach out to new customers through different channels - Collect information on customer IT systems and cloud usage to help the sales team identify opportunities - Maintain and manage the customer database and sales pipeline - Plan and coordinate with the Marketing team to support outbound campaigns - Craft sales pitches and assist the sales team in qualifying prospects using a solid understanding of Tencent Cloud products and solutions Requirements & Qualifications - Final-year undergraduate or graduate student - Interest in pursuing a sales career in the public cloud industry - Able to commit to at least a 6-month full-time or part-time internship - Fluent in Japanese and Chinese Mandarin - Bright, adaptable, passionate, and entrepreneurial mindset How to Apply 1. Prepare your resume and any relevant academic or work experience documents. 2. Submit your application through Tencent's official recruitment channel. 3. Click the Apply button below to submit your application.