Category Manager Intern (TikTok Shop - Operations) - 2026 Summer (MBA)

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 TikTok Shop product developments and new promotional opportunities.

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 TikTok content ecosystem, shoppable content, and brand-creator partnerships is a plus