About the role#
As a Category Manager Intern for TikTok Shop, you will focus on the Beauty, Food, and Beverage categories. You will help scale the commerce experience by supporting merchants and developing strategies that drive growth. This role involves working with cross-functional teams to solve business challenges and improve the shopping experience for our users.
What you'll do#
- Acquire new merchants and help them grow within the TikTok Shop ecosystem.
- Develop collaborative models that align with merchant goals and manage platform resources.
- Solve growth challenges by working with internal teams.
- Provide strategic solutions to clients regarding content, creator partnerships, merchandising, and logistics.
- Keep clients informed about new product features and promotional opportunities on the platform.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an MBA program.
- Ability to commit to a 12-week internship during Summer 2027.
- Strong analytical skills, structured thinking, and a good sense for data.
- Excellent communication and the ability to collaborate across teams to move projects forward.
- A proactive, resilient mindset and the ability to work effectively in ambiguous situations.
- Experience in e-commerce marketplace operations or retail category management is a plus.
- Familiarity with the TikTok content ecosystem and brand-creator partnerships is a plus.
Location & details#
- This position is based in New York, New York.
- The role is on-site and full-time.
- This is a paid internship.
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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