Category Manager Intern (TikTok Shop - Operations) - 2026 Summer (MBA)

About the role#

The Category Manager Intern role focuses on the TikTok Shop operations team in the United States. This internship provides hands-on experience in scaling commerce ecosystems, supporting merchant growth, and developing fundamental skills within the e-commerce industry. The program runs for 12 weeks during the summer of 2026.

What you'll do#

• Acquire and incubate merchants to support category growth.
• Develop innovative collaborative models that align with merchant development plans and manage platform resource allocation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve key business growth challenges.
• Provide consultative solutions to clients, including strategic content, creator and agency partnerships, merchandising, and logistics.
• Keep clients informed on TikTok Shop product updates and promotional opportunities.

What you'll need#

• Currently pursuing an MBA degree.
• Ability to commit to a 12-week internship during Summer 2026.
• Proactive, resilient, and quick to learn.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and adapt to change.
• Strong communication and cross-team collaboration skills.
• Analytical skills and structured thinking.

Location & details#

• Location: Seattle, Washington.
• Modality: On-site.
• Term: Summer 2026.
• Employment: Full-time internship.