About the role#
As a Category Management Project Intern for the US Operations team, you will support seller acquisition, onboarding, and campaign execution. You will contribute to initiatives that connect sellers with consumers and drive the growth of TikTok Shop.
What you'll do#
- Acquire and incubate merchants to support category growth.
- Identify 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 regarding content, creators, affiliates, agencies, merchandising, and logistics.
- Update clients on product developments and promotional opportunities.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, or Operations Management.
- Ability to commit to a 12-week internship.
- Strong analytical skills, structured thinking, and good data sense.
- Proactive and resilient mindset with the ability to adjust to change.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams.
- Internship experience in e-commerce or retail category management is a plus.
- Familiarity with the TikTok content ecosystem, shoppable content, and brand-creator partnerships is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Seattle, Washington, United States
- Modality: On-site
- Type: Full-time internship
- Compensation: $23.75 per hour
- Hiring process: 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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