About the role#
As a Category Manager Intern for TikTok Shop, you will join the operations team to help scale our e-commerce business. You will work on projects related to Beauty, Food, and Beverage categories. This internship provides hands-on experience in building an e-commerce ecosystem and offers exposure to real-world business challenges.
What you'll do#
- Acquire and incubate merchants to support category growth.
- Identify new collaborative models that align with merchant development plans.
- Allocate platform resources to drive business results.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve growth challenges.
- Provide strategic solutions to clients regarding content, creator partnerships, merchandising, and logistics.
- Keep clients informed about new TikTok Shop products and promotional opportunities.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree, with a Master's degree preferred.
- Ability to commit to a 12-week internship during Summer 2027.
- Strong analytical skills, structured thinking, and good data sense.
- Proactive and resilient mindset with the ability to thrive in ambiguous situations.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams.
- Experience in e-commerce, marketplace businesses, 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.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Employment Type: Full-time intern.
- 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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