Senior Category Growth Manager - Merchants & Creators

TikTok; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Disability coverage

Wellbeing benefits

Paid holidays & time off

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a Senior Category Manager (Multiple Positions) in Seattle. This role sits within Global Operations and is a regular full-time position.

You will lead category strategy, pricing, and promotions to grow merchant revenue while coordinating with cross-functional teams to optimize creator–merchant connections. The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree in a related field and at least two years of category-management experience, with travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Admin, Economics, Marketing, Analytics or related field.
• 2 years of related work experience required.
• Experience developing category strategies and driving growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic marketing plans for merchants and creators to engage audiences and drive revenue.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to connect creators and merchants via platform tools and events.
• Manage merchant accounts and resolve issues to support merchant growth and profitability.
• Identify best practices and new resources to sustain success for TikTok's merchant/creator ecosystem.
• Oversee creator performance, selection, and ongoing improvement measures.
• Mentor junior Category Managers and interns.

Skills

Category strategy

Pricing & promotions

Stakeholder management

Account management

Education

Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in relevant field

Job description

TikTok is seeking a Senior Category Manager (Multiple Positions) in Seattle. This role sits within Global Operations and is a regular full-time position.

You will lead category strategy, pricing, and promotions to grow merchant revenue while coordinating with cross-functional teams to optimize creator–merchant connections. The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree in a related field and at least two years of category-management experience, with travel up to 10%.