Category Manager Intern - Shop Ops (Summer 2027)

TikTok; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Housing allowance

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Job summary

TikTok in Seattle is offering a Category Manager Intern position for Summer 2027 within TikTok Shop - Operations. You will acquire and incubate merchants to grow category performance, work with cross-functional teams, and help deliver innovative merchant partnerships.

The internship runs for 12 weeks, is paid at an hourly rate of $23.75, and includes health, life and wellbeing benefits, plus potential housing allowance for non-remote arrangements; candidates should state availability in resume.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree and able to commit to 12 weeks in Summer 2027.
• Strong analytical and data sense with excellent communication and cross-team collaboration.
• Internship requires proactive, resilient attitude and ability to thrive in ambiguity.
• Familiarity with e-commerce or marketplace dynamics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and incubate merchants to support category growth.
• Discover collaborative models aligning with merchants' development plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve growth challenges.
• Provide consultative guidance on content, partnerships, merchandising, and logistics.
• Update clients on TikTok Shop product developments and promotions.

Skills

Quick learner

Proactive

Resilient

Structured thinking

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Cross-team collaboration

Data sense

Education

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree

Job description

TikTok in Seattle is offering a Category Manager Intern position for Summer 2027 within TikTok Shop - Operations. You will acquire and incubate merchants to grow category performance, work with cross-functional teams, and help deliver innovative merchant partnerships.

The internship runs for 12 weeks, is paid at an hourly rate of $23.75, and includes health, life and wellbeing benefits, plus potential housing allowance for non-remote arrangements; candidates should state availability in resume.