Category Manager Project Intern (TikTok Shop - US Operations) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

Seattle · Posted Oct 03

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Location: Seattle, WA
Work type: Onsite
Category: Operations

Category Manager Project Intern (TikTok Shop - US Operations) at TikTok, Seattle, WA. Internship requires at least 3 months, with opportunities to engage in short-term projects across merchant incubation, category growth, cross-functional collaboration, and product/promotions updates within TikTok Shop US operations.

What they are looking for

Data analysisQuantitative researchQualitative researchProject managementStakeholder management

Location: Seattle, Washington, United States of America Department: Operations

About the Team

The commerce industry has seen tremendous growth in recent years and has become a hotly contested space amongst leading Internet companies, and its future growth cannot be underestimated. We aim to bring discovery, inspiration, and joy back to shopping by making TikTok the commerce channel of choice for merchants, creators, and affiliates.

You've seen the virality and impact of #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt. Come join the team that is helping scale that phenomenon, and pioneer Content & Creator commerce in the US. We aim to bring discovery, inspiration, and joy back to shopping by making TikTok the leading, on-trend commerce platform of choice for brands, creators, and shoppers. We are an entrepreneurial team, passionate about shaping the future of shopping.

The TikTok Shop US operation team aims to deliver high quality products together with a unique customer experience via TikTok. The team is responsible for building the TikTok E-commerce partnership for the TikTok e-commerce business in the US. With more than 1 billion loyal users globally, we believe TikTok is an ideal platform to deliver a brand new and better e-commerce experience to our users. We are looking for passionate and talented people to join us to build an e-commerce ecosystem that is innovative, secure and intuitive for our users together.

As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.

Successful candidates must be able to commit to at least 3 months long internship period.

Responsibilities

Assist with incubating merchants to support category growth.
Discover innovative collaborative models that align with merchants' short-term and long-term development plans, and invest platform resources effectively and efficiently.
Solve challenges in business growth by strong collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Update clients on TikTok Shop product developments and new promotional opportunities

Minimum Qualifications

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, with strong interest in business or related fields.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of conducting both qualitative and quantitative research to generate actionable insights.
Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration, skilled at moving things forward.

Preferred Qualifications

Internship or full-time experience in an e-commerce marketplace business, or retail category management
Familiarity with TikTok content ecosystem, shoppable content, and brand-creator partnerships is a plus

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