About the role#
As a Category Management Project Intern, you will join the TikTok Shop US operation team. You will support the growth of the e-commerce ecosystem by engaging in projects that connect brands and creators with shoppers. This role requires a commitment of at least 3 months.
What you'll do#
- Identify and recruit high-potential fashion brands and sellers.
- Conduct outreach through industry research, networking, and events.
- Attend market visits, seller meetings, and industry events.
- Build merchant pipelines and track conversion progress.
- Help new sellers launch live commerce programs.
- Work with merchants to find growth opportunities and analyze performance to improve live GMV.
- Connect merchants with creators and affiliate partners.
- Track consumer behavior, fashion trends, and products.
- Create seller growth playbooks, best practices, and performance dashboards.
- Support category-wide growth programs.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
- Interest in fashion, e-commerce, social commerce, or the creator economy.
- Experience in business development, sales, merchant operations, influencer marketing, or entrepreneurship.
- Ability to perform outbound outreach and build relationships with business owners.
- A results-oriented mindset with the ability to take initiative.
- Preferred majors include Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, Communications, Supply Chain Management, Fashion Merchandising, and Retail Management. Other majors are welcome if you have relevant business or entrepreneurial experience.
Location & details#
- Location: Seattle, Washington.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $23.75 per hour.
- Status: Full-time paid internship, rolling applications.
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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