Category Manager Graduate (TikTok Shop - Health) - 2027 Start (MBA)

About the Team

The commerce industry has seen tremendous growth in recent years and has become a hotly contested space amongst leading Internet companies. We aim to bring discovery, inspiration, and joy back to shopping by making TikTok the commerce channel of choice for merchants, creators, and affiliates. The team is responsible for building the TikTok Ecommerce partnership for the TikTok e-commerce business in the US, delivering high-quality products and a unique customer experience. With over 1 billion loyal users globally, TikTok is an ideal platform to create a brand-new and improved e-commerce experience.

We are an entrepreneurial team passionate about shaping the future of shopping and pioneering Content & Creator commerce in the US. Successful candidates must commit to an onboarding date by the end of the year.

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 through strong collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Employ a consultative approach by offering strategic content, creator/affiliate/agency partner, merchandising, and logistical solutions to clients.
• Update clients on TikTok Shop product developments and new promotional opportunities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Individuals who are completing or have recently completed an MBA degree.
• Quick learner, proactive, and resilient.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and adjust quickly to change.
• Structured thinking, strong data sense, and excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration skills.
• Passion for business and ambition 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 the TikTok content ecosystem, shoppable content, and brand-creator partnerships is a plus.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $102,600 - $143,640 annually. Compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. This role may also be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses, incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits

• Day-one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Wellbeing benefits.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• 10 paid sick days per year.
• 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).