Category Manager Intern ( Shop - Operations - Summer; MBA

Category Manager Intern (Tik Tok Shop
- Operations) - 2026 Summer (MBA)

Location:

Seattle

Employment Type:

Intern

Job Code: A46750

The Tik Tok Shop US operation team aims to deliver high quality products together with a unique customer experience via Tik Tok. The team is responsible for building the Tik Tok Ecommerce partnership for the Tik Tok e-commerce business in the US. With more than 1 billion loyal users globally, we believe Tik Tok is an ideal platform to deliver a brand new and better e-commerce experience to our users.

We are looking for passionate and talented people to join us to build an e-commerce ecosystem that is innovative, secure and intuitive for our users. We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026. Internships at Tik Tok aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Turn your ambitions into reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities ernships at Tik Tok aim to provide students with hands-on experience in developing fundamental skills and exploring potential career paths.

A vibrant blend of social events and enriching development workshops will be available for you to explore. Here, you will utilize your knowledge in real-world scenarios while laying a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. It runs for 12 weeks. Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply.

The application limit is applicable to Tik Tok and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as early as possible. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date). Summer Start Dates:

- May 11th, 2026 - May 18th, 2026 - May 26th, 2026 - June 8th, 2026 - June 22nd, 2026 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 Tik Tok Shop product developments and new promotional opportunities

Minimum Qualifications:

- Currently pursuing a MBA Degree
- Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2026 - 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Internship or full-time experience in an e-commerce marketplace business, or retail category management is a plus
- Familiarity with Tik Tok content ecosystem, shoppable content, and brand-creator partnerships is a plus

For Pay Transparency Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern

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.

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

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…