Global Business Development Intern (Palo Alto) at Tencent · Palo Alto

Summary: Tencent is a leading company in cloud services, and they are seeking a Global Business Development Intern to drive the expansion of Tencent Cloud Media Services in international markets. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape global growth strategies and build valuable partnerships across diverse sectors. 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 Required Qualifications: - Candidates must be currently enrolled in school and able to commit to at least 2 months of full-time on-site internship - Bachelor's degree or above; 0–2 years of relevant work experience preferred - Hands-on experience building AI products or AI projects (e.g., LLM applications, agents/workflows, RAG prototypes, evaluation, simple end-to-end demos) - 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 Qualifications: - Preferred language proficiency in English and Mandarin, with excellent communication skills in both languages - Experience in venture capital, cloud business is highly desirable Required Skills: AI product development, Business development, Sales, Cloud industry knowledge, Venture capital, Mandarin Benefits: This position will be eligible for 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, Up to 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, Full-time interns are also eligible to enroll in the Company-sponsored medical plan