About the role#
The US Operations team manages seller onboarding, business growth, and user experience for TikTok Shop. As a Project Intern, you will contribute to short-term projects that shape merchant success and the growth of e-commerce in the US. You will work with category management and central teams to support brand development and platform operations.
What you'll do#
- Analyze consumer demand to find product categories, brands, and price segments with growth potential.
- Create product assortment strategies to align platform supply with market demand.
- Collaborate with merchant strategy and industry teams to guide supply development.
- Identify products and opportunities to support major marketing campaigns.
- Use data to find supply gaps and suggest initiatives to improve product competitiveness.
- Track product performance and market trends to refine assortment strategies over time.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate program for Business, Marketing, Communications, Tech, Entertainment, or a related field.
- Strong analytical skills and experience using data to identify business opportunities.
- Familiarity with consumer trends and retail or e-commerce market dynamics.
- Preferred: Prior internship experience in marketplace platforms, retail strategy, consulting, or category management.
- Preferred: Structured problem-solving skills and strong business judgment.
- Preferred: Experience using data for strategic planning and a self-driven approach to work.
Location & details#
- Location: Seattle, Washington.
- Employment type: Full-time intern.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $23.75 per hour.
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
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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