About the role#
As a Category Management Project Intern for TikTok Shop, you will support seller acquisition, onboarding, and campaign execution. You will work with the US Operations team to connect sellers with consumers and help grow the platform. This role involves managing short-term projects and gaining hands-on experience in e-commerce operations.
What you'll do#
- Research and identify prospective sellers that fit business priorities and category strategies.
- Reach out to potential sellers via email, phone, and other channels to discuss partnership opportunities.
- Manage a pipeline of prospective sellers while tracking engagement and conversion progress.
- Provide regular status updates on your outreach efforts.
- Guide sellers through the onboarding process, including registration, documentation, and product listing.
- Coordinate with internal teams to resolve onboarding challenges and answer seller questions.
- Support e-commerce campaign planning, including merchant communication, product tracking, and performance monitoring.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Economics, E-commerce, or a related field.
- Availability for a full-time, six-month internship.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the confidence to conduct professional outreach.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
- A proactive and responsible approach to collaborative work.
- Experience in business development, sales, account management, or campaign operations is preferred.
- Familiarity with seller acquisition, digital marketing, or e-commerce operations.
- Basic data-analysis skills, including experience with performance tracking and reporting.
Location & details#
- Location: Seattle, Washington, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time paid internship.
- Compensation: $23.75 per hour.
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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