About the role#
As a Category Management Project Intern for TikTok Shop, you will join the US Operations team to support seller acquisition, onboarding, and campaign execution. You will contribute to initiatives that connect sellers with consumers and help drive the growth of the platform. This role offers hands-on experience with short-term projects in a professional environment.
What you'll do#
- Support seller onboarding and account management, including the onboarding of new breakers.
- Track key performance metrics such as GMV, conversion rate, AOV, livestream performance, and seller health.
- Identify high-potential sellers across key verticals to drive category growth.
- Assist with seller acquisition and category expansion strategies.
- Support livestream operations and campaigns like new product launches, Mega Lives, promotional events, creator activations, and seasonal campaigns.
- Organize Weekly Business Reviews and track Account Manager performance.
- Monitor business KPIs and follow up on key action items.
- Collaborate with Operations, Product, Marketing, and other internal teams.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Economics, or Data Analytics.
- Strong interest in live streaming, e-commerce, social commerce, or collectibles like trading cards, sports cards, coins, sneakers, toys, or pop culture products.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate across teams and communicate with external partners and sellers.
- Data-driven mindset with analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and organized with attention to detail.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Prior internship or relevant e-commerce experience is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Seattle, Washington, United States.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time intern.
- Compensation: $23.75 per hour.
- Status: 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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