About the role#
As a Category Management Project Intern, you will join the TikTok Shop US team to help scale content and creator commerce. This role focuses on supporting category growth, managing seller initiatives, and executing shopping campaigns. You will work on short-term projects that provide hands-on experience in a professional e-commerce environment.
What you'll do#
- Support growth initiatives across the TikTok Shop US marketplace.
- Analyze performance data for categories, sellers, products, and campaigns to identify business trends.
- Assist with the planning and execution of seasonal shopping events.
- Build and maintain performance reports, dashboards, and business updates.
- Help with seller recruitment, onboarding, and engagement for high-potential partners.
- Work with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Product, and Creator teams.
- Conduct market research to find emerging trends and expansion opportunities.
- Manage project timelines and prepare data-driven presentations for internal stakeholders.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Data Analytics, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience with SQL or Tableau is a plus.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Previous experience in e-commerce, marketplace operations, consulting, or marketing is preferred.
- Experience working with sellers, brands, or creators.
- Familiarity with social commerce or marketplace platforms.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Seattle, Washington.
- The role is on-site.
- This is a full-time, paid internship.
- 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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