About the role#
As a Semi-Managed Merchant Operation Intern, you will join the team responsible for building the tools and marketplaces that help creators promote merchandise to users. This role focuses on driving sales through effective merchant strategies and operational excellence.
What you'll do#
- Assist in creating merchandise strategies across the full lifecycle of a product.
- Improve category supply and price competitiveness by tracking competitor tactics and industry trends.
- Develop plans to recruit and support merchants, while working to increase sign-up and renewal rates.
- Resolve merchant issues and collaborate with on-site teams to improve category performance.
- Use data comparison to identify core operational issues and refine existing systems.
- Participate in cross-departmental projects and share knowledge to support team goals.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program or higher in Business, Project Management, Data Analytics, or a related field.
- Ability to commit to a 12-week internship during the Summer of 2027.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and an affinity for working with numbers.
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to adapt quickly to change.
- Previous internship experience in e-commerce, merchant operations, or semi-managed services is a plus.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Seattle, Washington.
- The role is on-site and full-time.
- The hourly pay rate is $23.75.
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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