Category Management Project Intern (TikTok Shop - US Operation) - 2026 Start Los Angeles Global Oper

Category Management Project Intern (TikTok Shop - US Operation) - 2026 Start Location: Seattle Employment Type: Intern Job Code: A121696 Share this listing: Responsibilities Responsibilities- Support category management and growth initiatives across TikTok Shop’s US marketplace and analyze category, seller, product, and campaign performance to identify growth opportunities and key business trends.

• Assist with category strategy, planning, and execution for major shopping events and seasonal campaigns, including BFCM and other key promotional moments.
• Develop and maintain seller and category performance reports, dashboards, and business updates and support seller recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and growth initiatives for priority and high-potential sellers.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Seller Operations, Marketing, Campaign, Product, Business Development, and Creator teams to execute category projects.
• Conduct market and competitor research to identify emerging trends, consumer preferences, and opportunities for category expansion.
• Help manage project timelines, track deliverables, and follow up with stakeholders to ensure projects are executed on time and prepare presentations, business reviews, and data-driven recommendations for internal stakeholders.
• Take ownership of ad-hoc projects and operational tasks that support overall category growth.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Data Analytics, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights. Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with SQL, Tableau, or other analytics tools is a plus. Strong project management and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and highly collaborative environment. Strong interest in e-commerce, social commerce, creator economy, and digital platforms. Self-motivated, proactive, and willing to take ownership of projects from start to finish. Preferred Qualifications Previous internship or project experience in e-commerce, marketplace operations, category management, consulting, marketing, or business operations. Experience analyzing large datasets and creating business insights. Experience working with sellers, merchants, brands, creators, or external partners. Familiarity with TikTok Shop, social commerce, or other marketplace platforms. Strong business judgment and ability to prioritize in a rapidly changing environment. By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: Job Information The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $23.75- $23.75. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice. For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.

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