PCL Category Project Intern (TikTok Shop - Home & Kitchen - US Operation) - 2026 Start (BS) - 2027 Start

Location: Seattle, Washington, United States of America Department: Commerce ops

The US Operations team onboards sellers, drives business growth, improves user experience, and provides operations and sales support in the US market. We are organized into Category Management teams that acquire new brands and incubate and accelerate them on TikTok Shop, alongside Central teams covering creator operations, campaign operations, projects, and agency partnerships, working with cross-functional and category teams to grow GMV across merchants of every size.

As the business grows, we take on complex challenges across seller growth and creator and agency ecosystem development.

You will shape merchant success, user experience, and the next phase of e-commerce growth in the US.

Team Introduction

The e-commerce industry has grown tremendously in recent years, becoming a highly competitive space among leading internet companies. Its future growth potential cannot be underestimated.

With millions of loyal users globally, we believe TikTok is an ideal platform to deliver a brand-new and enhanced e-commerce experience. We are looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our US Operations team. Together, we can build an e-commerce ecosystem that is innovative, secure, and intuitive for our users.

Step into a dynamic role with the US Operations team, where you will support seller acquisition, onboarding, and campaign execution for some of the most iconic brands and businesses. You will contribute to high-impact initiatives that connect sellers with consumers in meaningful ways while helping drive the continued growth of TikTok Shop. Join us as we shape the future of e-commerce!

As a Project Intern, you will contribute to impactful short-term projects and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, professional environment. This internship offers the opportunity to develop practical skills, apply your knowledge to real-world challenges, and explore your career interests.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early.

Responsibilities

• Seller Coordination: Support onboarding or incubating merchants, assist in tracking promotional campaigns, and help coordinate supplier communications
• Market & Data Analysis: Conduct market research, track competitor activities, and analyze sales data, inventory levels, and performance metrics.
• Assortment & Strategy Support: Help build product assortment plans, evaluate new product requests, and assist in developing category-growth strategies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree with a graduation date.
• Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during internship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong organizational and analytical skills with high attention to detail
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets, dashboards, and structured reporting
• Able to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines simultaneously
• Clear communicator with a strong sense of ownership

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