MBA Intern — Category Growth & Partnerships

TikTok; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Housing allowance

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a Category Manager Intern (TikTok Shop - Operations-Health & Elevated Home) for Summer 2027 (MBA) in Los Angeles. You will join the Global Operations team, focusing on merchant growth, innovative collaboration models, and data-driven strategies to enhance the TikTok Shop experience.

Responsibilities include merchant acquisition, cross-functional problem solving, and communicating product opportunities to clients; the program emphasizes hands-on learning, industry exposure, and

Qualifications

• MBA required
• Commit to 12 weeks during Summer 2027
• Adaptable and resilient; thrives in ambiguity

Responsibilities

• Acquire and incubate merchants to support category growth.
• Discover innovative models that align with merchants' development plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve growth challenges.
• Provide consultative solutions across content, creator/affiliate partnerships, merchandising, and logistics.
• Update clients on product developments and promotional opportunities.

Skills

Quick learner

Structured thinking

Data sense

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-team collaboration

Education

MBA

Job description

TikTok is seeking a Category Manager Intern (TikTok Shop - Operations-Health & Elevated Home) for Summer 2027 (MBA) in Los Angeles. You will join the Global Operations team, focusing on merchant growth, innovative collaboration models, and data-driven strategies to enhance the TikTok Shop experience.

Responsibilities include merchant acquisition, cross-functional problem solving, and communicating product opportunities to clients; the program emphasizes hands-on learning, industry exposure, and