About the role#
As a Category Management Project Intern for TikTok Shop, you will contribute to short-term projects and gain hands-on experience within our US operations team. You will support the growth of our e-commerce ecosystem by working directly with merchants and cross-functional partners.
What you'll do#
- Acquire and incubate merchants to support category growth.
- Develop collaborative models that align with merchant development plans and manage platform resources.
- Solve business growth challenges by working with cross-functional teams.
- Offer strategic solutions to clients regarding content, creator and affiliate partnerships, merchandising, and logistics.
- Keep clients informed on TikTok Shop product updates and promotional opportunities.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree program.
- Strong analytical skills, structured thinking, and a good sense for data.
- Ability to learn quickly, remain proactive, and adjust to change.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams to move projects forward.
- A drive to achieve high goals.
- MBA status, prior experience in account management, or background in e-commerce marketplace and retail category management are preferred.
- Familiarity with the TikTok content ecosystem, shoppable content, and brand-creator partnerships is a plus.
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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