About the role#
As a Category Management Project Intern, you will support seller acquisition, onboarding, and campaign execution for brands and businesses on TikTok Shop. You will contribute to short-term projects that connect sellers with consumers and help drive the growth of the platform.
What you'll do#
- Acquire and incubate merchants to support category growth.
- Discover collaborative models that align with merchant development plans and invest platform resources efficiently.
- Solve business growth challenges by working with cross-functional teams.
- Offer strategic solutions to clients regarding content, creator and affiliate partnerships, merchandising, and logistics.
- Update clients on new TikTok Shop product developments and promotional opportunities.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor degree.
- Ability to commit to a 12-week internship.
- Proactive and resilient mindset with the ability to adjust to change.
- Strong analytical skills, structured thinking, and good data sense.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a focus on moving projects forward.
- A drive to achieve business goals.
- Previous experience in e-commerce or category management is preferred, and data analysis experience is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Seattle, Washington, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time 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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