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

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 Tik Tok the commerce channel of choice for merchants, creators, and affiliates.

You've seen the virality and impact of #Tik Tok Made MeBuy It. 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 Tik Tok 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 Tik Tok Shop US operation team aims to deliver high quality products together with a unique customer experience via Tik Tok. The team is responsible for building the Tik Tok E-commerce partnership for the Tik Tok e-commerce business in the US. With more than 1 billion loyal users globally, we believe Tik Tok 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.

Responsibilities:

• Acquire and incubate 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 key challenges in business growth by strong collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Employ a consultative approach by offering strategic content, creator/affiliate/agency partner, merchandising, and logistical solutions to all clients
• Update clients on Tik Tok Shop product developments and new promotional opportunities

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master Degree
• Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2026
• Quick learner, proactive and resilient. Ability to thrive in ambiguity and adjust fast to change.
• Structured thinking, good data sense, very strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration, skilled at moving things forward.
• Passion for business and aim for higher goals.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

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