About the role#
We are looking for a Category Management Project Intern to join the TikTok Shop Art and Nature team. This role focuses on categories including crystals, plants, art, and antiques. You will work directly with merchants to drive growth through content, product assortments, pricing, and operational improvements. This position offers exposure to real-world e-commerce operations through project-based work.
What you'll do#
- Define category strategy, assortment roadmaps, and merchant structures based on supply trends and user behavior.
- Identify gaps in supply, content, or logistics and propose programs to address them.
- Build frameworks for assortment planning, merchant segmentation, and lifecycle operations.
- Acquire and onboard strategic supply partners such as greenhouses, galleries, and auction houses.
- Diagnose merchant performance across conversion, delivery, and pricing to create growth plans.
- Guide merchants on using TikTok tools, including live shopping, short-form video, and creator collaboration.
- Solve business growth challenges by collaborating with cross-functional teams.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
- Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
- Self-motivated, results-driven approach with the ability to work independently.
- Familiarity with TikTok and other content platforms.
- Experience in content-based e-commerce is highly preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Los Angeles, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: $23.75 per hour.
- Timeline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
About TikTok
TikTok operates as an entertainment provider. The company maintains a global presence with offices in cities including Los Angeles, Singapore, New York, London, and Tokyo. It employs over 92,000 people. The organization is privately held.
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