Category Manager Intern (TikTok Shop - Home, Pre-Owned, and Collectibles) - 2025 Summer Start (BS/MS)

Tiktok - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Intern

Seattle, WA

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

About the position

This internship at TikTok offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the rapidly growing e-commerce sector. Interns will work on identifying and acquiring merchants to support category growth, while also developing innovative collaborative models that align with merchants' development plans. The role emphasizes a consultative approach, providing strategic solutions to clients and updating them on product developments and promotional opportunities. This program is designed to foster personal and professional growth through real-world applications and enriching workshops.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prioritize, and acquire a book of merchants to support category growth.
• Discover innovative collaborative models that fit into merchants' short-term and long-term development plans, and invest platform resources effectively and efficiently.
• Employ a consultative approach by offering strategic content, creator/affiliate/agency partner, merchandising, and logistical solutions to all clients.
• Create compelling sales propositions utilizing best practices and case studies.
• Update active clients on TikTok Shop product developments and new promotional opportunities.
• Solve key challenges to business growth through strong collaboration with peers and cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or a graduate degree.
• Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2025.
• Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, strong presentation and sales foundations.
• Ability to thrive in a rapid, agile, and often ambiguous environment with a growth mindset.
• Attention to detail, affinity for analytics, logical and strong problem solving skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiar with TikTok and other content platforms; experience in content-based eCommerce (brand and/or platform-side) is highly preferred.
• Strong network and connections with brands and/or retailers is a plus.
• Passion for TikTok and eCommerce, eager to exceed challenging goals while building something truly unique to the market.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in developing fundamental skills and exploring potential career paths.
• Vibrant blend of social events and enriching development workshops.