Graduate Category Manager: E‑Commerce Growth

TikTok; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a Category Manager Graduate for the TikTok Shop in the US, focusing on Operations across Beauty, Food & Beverage. The role involves acquiring merchants, developing collaborative models, and partnering with cross-functional teams to drive category growth.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree and show strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and thrive in a fast-paced tech environment.

Qualifications

• Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a Bachelor's degree.
• 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.
• Internship or full-time experience in an e-Commerce marketplace business, or retail category management is a plus.

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 TikTok Shop product developments and new promotional opportunities.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Analytical skills

Cross-team collaboration

Strong communication

Adaptability in ambiguity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

TikTok is seeking a Category Manager Graduate for the TikTok Shop in the US, focusing on Operations across Beauty, Food & Beverage. The role involves acquiring merchants, developing collaborative models, and partnering with cross-functional teams to drive category growth.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree and show strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and thrive in a fast-paced tech environment.