About the role#
As a Category Management Project Intern for TikTok Shop, you will work with our US Operations team. This role focuses on supporting seller acquisition, merchant onboarding, and campaign execution. You will contribute to 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.
- Develop collaborative models that align with merchant development plans and manage platform resources.
- Solve business growth challenges by working with cross-functional teams.
- Provide clients with strategic solutions covering content, creator partnerships, merchandising, and logistics.
- Keep clients informed about TikTok Shop product updates and promotional opportunities.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Operations Management, or Economics.
- Strong analytical skills, structured thinking, and a good sense for data.
- Ability to learn quickly, stay proactive, and adapt to changing environments.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well across teams.
- Drive to achieve business goals.
- Experience in e-commerce or retail category management is a plus.
- Familiarity with the TikTok content ecosystem and brand-creator partnerships is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Seattle, Washington.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: $23.75 per hour.
- Timeline: 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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