Summary
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking a Category Manager Project Intern for their TikTok Shop in Fashion. This role involves supporting Account Managers, assisting with merchant operational issues, and conducting market research to enhance merchant growth strategies.
Responsibilities
- Support Account Managers in merchant cold start, including product listing, store setup, campaign registration
- Assist in diagnosing and resolving merchant operational issues (logistics, pricing, content compliance)
- Track and coordinate merchant preparation for platform campaigns, especially BFCM (e.g., inventory readiness, discount planning, livestream scheduling)
- Conduct market and competitor research to provide insights for merchant growth strategies
- Help manage creator and agency collaborations (sample shipment tracking, content output monitoring)
- Provide weekly reports on merchant performance and campaign readiness
Skills
- Currently pursuing an Bachelor or Master's degree, preferably in Business, Marketing, E-commerce, or related fields
- Strong interest in e-commerce, fashion, and creator economy
- Proven skills in problem-solving and communication; comfortable working with cross-functional teams
- Data-driven mindset with proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented
- 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
Qualifications
Must Haves
- Currently pursuing an Bachelor or Master's degree, preferably in Business, Marketing, E-commerce, or related fields
- Strong interest in e-commerce, fashion, and creator economy
- Proven skills in problem-solving and communication; comfortable working with cross-functional teams
- Data-driven mindset with proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented
Nice to Haves
- 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
Benefits
- Day one access to health insurance
- Life insurance
- Wellbeing benefits
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year)
- Housing allowance (Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible)