About the role#
As a Category Manager Intern for TikTok Shop, you will join the Operations team to help scale e-commerce growth. This role focuses on building partnerships and supporting merchants within our shopping ecosystem. You will gain hands-on experience by working on real-world business challenges and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
What you'll do#
- Acquire and incubate merchants to support category growth.
- Develop collaborative models that align with merchant development plans and manage platform resources.
- Solve business growth challenges by working with internal teams.
- Provide consultative solutions to clients, including strategy for content, creators, affiliates, agencies, merchandising, and logistics.
- Keep clients informed about new TikTok Shop product features and promotional opportunities.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program, preferably in Business Administration.
- Ability to commit to a 12-week internship during Summer 2027.
- Strong analytical skills, structured thinking, and good data sense.
- Proactive, resilient, and comfortable working in ambiguous environments.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to drive projects forward.
- A strong interest in business goals.
- Experience in e-commerce or retail category management is a plus.
- Familiarity with the TikTok content ecosystem and brand-creator partnerships is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Los Angeles, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- 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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