TTS-US Merchandising Strategy Operation Project Intern (TikTok Shop - US Operation) - 2026 Star[...]

TikTok; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Housing allowance (non-remote)

Job summary

TikTok in Seattle is seeking a Project Intern to support US Operations, focusing on seller acquisition, onboarding, and campaign execution for top brands on TikTok Shop.

You will analyze demand trends, develop assortments, and collaborate with merchant teams to drive growth and competitive supply in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled student pursuing a bachelor’s or higher degree in the United States.
• Majors include Business, Economics, Marketing, Data Science or related fields.
• Strong analytical capabilities and experience using data to identify business opportunities.
• Familiarity with consumer trends and retail or ecommerce market dynamics.
• Prior internship experience in marketplace platforms, retail strategy, consulting, or category management.
• Strong business judgment and structured problem solving.
• Experience working with data to support business analysis and strategic planning.
• Self-driven with strong ownership and the ability to adapt in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze consumer demand trends and identify product categories, brands, and price segments with growth potential on TikTok Shop.
• Develop product assortment strategies that strengthen platform supply and align with market demand.
• Partner with merchant strategy teams and industry teams to guide supply development in priority categories.
• Support major campaigns and marketing initiatives by identifying high-potential products and category opportunities.
• Conduct data-driven analysis to identify supply gaps and propose targeted initiatives to strengthen product availability and competitiveness.
• Monitor product performance and market trends, refining assortment strategies to support growth.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data-driven

Market dynamics

Business judgment

Problem solving

Ownership

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s or higher degree (US)

Job description

Discover a career that energizes and excites you every day.

@2026 TikTok

Commerce ops

Location:

Seattle

Employment Type:

Intern

Job Code:

A164736A

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Responsibilities

The e-commerce industry has grown tremendously in recent years, becoming a highly contested space among leading internet companies. Its future growth potential cannot be underestimated. With millions of loyal users globally, we believe TikTok is an ideal platform to deliver a brand-new and enhanced e-commerce experience. We are looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our US Operations team. Together, we can build an e-commerce ecosystem that is innovative, secure, and intuitive for our users. Step into a dynamic role with the US Operations team, where you will support seller acquisition, onboarding, and campaign execution for some of the most iconic brands and businesses. You will contribute to high-impact initiatives that connect sellers with consumers in meaningful ways while helping drive the continued growth of TikTok Shop. Join us as we shape the future of e-commerce! As a Project Intern, you will contribute to impactful short-term projects and gain hands‑on experience in a fast-paced, professional environment. This internship offers the opportunity to develop practical skills, apply your knowledge to real-world challenges, and explore your career interests.

• Analyze consumer demand trends and identify key product categories, brands, and price segments with strong growth potential on TikTok Shop.
• Develop product assortment strategies that strengthen platform supply and ensure products align with market demand.
• Partner with merchant strategy teams and industry teams to guide supply development in priority product categories.
• Support major campaigns and marketing initiatives by identifying highpotential products and category opportunities.
• Conduct datadriven analysis to identify supply gaps and propose targeted initiatives to strengthen product availability and competitiveness.
• Monitor product performance and market trends, and continuously refine assortment strategies to support sustainable growth.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled student pursuing a bachelor’s or higher degree in the United States, majoring in Business, Economics, Marketing, Data Science, or a related field.
• Strong analytical capabilities and experience using data to identify business opportunities.
• Familiarity with consumer trends and retail or ecommerce market dynamics.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior internship experience in marketplace platforms, retail strategy, consulting, or category management.
• Strong business judgment and structured problemsolving capabilities.
• Experience working with data to support business analysis and strategic planning.
• Selfdriven with strong ownership and the ability to adapt in a fastmoving environment.

By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy

Job Information

The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $23.75- $23.75.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location.

• Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more.
• Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year).
• Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance.

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems;
3. Exercising sound judgment.

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

TikTok Accommodation

TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request