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On-site Internship | Want to Join the CEO's Office? Here’s Your Chance!

  • Writer: Avinash Pulugurtha
    Avinash Pulugurtha
  • Apr 17
  • 2 min read

"Human resources are a more important capital than monetary capital."

—Mr. Zhang Jindong, Chairman of Suning


"Suning Cloud, Boundless Shopping"


Founded on December 26, 1990, and headquartered in Nanjing, Suning is a leading Chinese commercial enterprise. Its product range spans traditional home appliances, consumer electronics, department store goods, daily necessities, books, and virtual products. With over 1,600 offline stores and its e-commerce platform, Suning.com, ranking among China’s top three B2C platforms, Suning leads the new trend of integrated online-offline retail, offering authentic products, quality service, convenient shopping, and a comfortable experience.


On August 22, 2019, Suning Holding ranked third in China’s Top 500 Private Enterprises with a revenue of 602.5 billion RMB. On December 18, 2019, it placed 47th in People’s Daily’s "China Brand Development Index" Top 100.


Suning has consistently pursued innovation and development with a proactive approach, placing strong emphasis on nurturing new talent. Leveraging years of industry experience and a mature operational model, it paves the way for individual career growth.


Suning – Strategic Planning Department, CEO’s Office

The Strategic Planning Department operates under the Group CEO’s Office and serves as one of Suning’s core divisions—functioning as the management think tank, decision-making advisor, and leadership incubator.


The department oversees six key functions:

  • Research on new business models/ventures

  • Strategic design

  • Strategic oversight

  • Organizational planning and performance

  • Business and management standardization

  • Driving group-wide innovation


Positioned at the group level, the Strategic Planning Department propels the realization of Suning’s strategic vision.

Internship Details


01 Internship Responsibilities


  • Participate in top-level strategic design and business direction research

  • Assist project teams in collecting, consolidating, and analyzing industry and company data

  • Execute project-specific tasks and directly report findings to project leaders


02 Internship Highlights


  • On-site internship at the Group HQ’s CEO’s Office, immersing in real workplace dynamics

  • Comprehensive 1-on-1 mentorship and official training for skill development


03 Ideal Candidates


  • Bachelor’s degree or higher; majors in Marketing, Economics, Finance, Statistics, or Business Administration preferred

  • Prior internships in consulting, PE/VC, or related fields advantageous

  • Strong execution, logical thinking, and analytical skills

  • Proactive learner with adaptability, communication skills, resilience, and teamwork

  • Minimum 3 days/week on-site (full-time preferred)

  • Location: Group HQ (Nanjing)


04 What You’ll Gain


  • Mentor recommendation letter, exclusive referrals, background check support, and official internship certification

  • Structured industry analysis framework and training programs

  • Hands-on involvement in strategic project design and execution

  • Deep dive into internet and smart retail sectors, engaging in industry transformation discussions

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