Category Management Project Intern (TikTok Shop - US Operation) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
TikTok · Seattle, WA · 2 wk ago
Marketing$23.75/hrInternship
Responsibilities
- Merchant Recruitment & Business Development - Identify and recruit high-potential fashion sellers and brands - Conduct outbound outreach through industry research, LinkedIn, events, referrals, and networking - Attend industry events, seller meetings, and market visits when applicable - Build merchant pipelines and track conversion progress
- Seller Growth & Live Commerce - Support newly onboarded sellers in launching live commerce programs - Work directly with merchants to identify growth opportunities - Analyze seller performance and recommend actions to improve live GMV - Help merchants connect with creators and affiliate partners
- Fashion Trend & Market Research - Track emerging fashion trends, products, brands, and consumer behavior - Identify high-potential categories and merchants for TikTok Shop - Develop seller growth playbooks and best practices - Build merchant performance dashboards and trackers - Support category-wide live commerce initiatives and growth programs
Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. - Strong interest in Fashion, E-commerce, Social Commerce, Live Commerce, or Creator Economy - Demonstrated experience in business development, sales, partnerships, merchant operations, retail, influencer marketing, entrepreneurship, or community leadership - Comfortable with outbound outreach, relationship building, and working directly with merchants/business owners - Strong ownership mindset with the ability to work in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment - Results-oriented and willing to take initiative beyond assigned tasks
- Preferred Qualifications: - Preferred majors include: Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Business Management, Retail Management, Marketing, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Economics, Communications, Supply Chain / Merchandising - Open to other majors if candidates demonstrate strong business development, sales, or entrepreneurial experience.