MBA Intern: Category Growth & Project Leadership (Shop)

TikTok; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a Category Management Project Intern (MBA) to join the US Shop Operations in Seattle. This internship focuses on merchant growth initiatives, project ownership, and data-driven decision making, with a start in 2026.

The role emphasizes strong Excel skills, stakeholder coordination, and MBA-level strategic thinking. You will analyze performance data, drive cross-functional collaboration, and help develop quarterly and annual growth plans for key brands and merchants.

Qualifications

• MBA candidate currently pursuing degree.
• Strong data sensitivity and Excel proficiency.
• Strong project management with cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Merchant Growth Initiative: Developed growth strategies for key brands and platform-priority merchants by analyzing performance data and market dynamics to identify core business drivers. Broke down phased growth targets, monitored key merchant and product metrics, and contributed to the development of a comprehensive performance tracking system.
• Project Management: Acted as the project owner for merchant strategy initiatives, driving cross-functional collaboration. Identified issues clearly through structured documentation and meetings, coordinated internal and external resources, and ensured timely project delivery and goal alignment.
• Data Analysis: Led data analysis efforts related to merchant performance, supported the development of quarterly and annual business growth plans, proposed actionable solutions, and conducted ongoing tracking of key metrics to inform decision-making.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel formulas

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Education

MBA candidate

Tools

Design software

Job description

TikTok is seeking a Category Management Project Intern (MBA) to join the US Shop Operations in Seattle. This internship focuses on merchant growth initiatives, project ownership, and data-driven decision making, with a start in 2026.

The role emphasizes strong Excel skills, stakeholder coordination, and MBA-level strategic thinking. You will analyze performance data, drive cross-functional collaboration, and help develop quarterly and annual growth plans for key brands and merchants.