Category Manager Intern (TikTok Shop - Operations-Personal Care and Lifestyle) - 2027 Summer (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 deliver a brand-new and better e-commerce experience.

We are an entrepreneurial team passionate about shaping the future of shopping and pioneering Content & Creator commerce in the US. Our internship program offers students hands-on experience, industry exposure, and opportunities to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges while building a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. Interns will gain practical experience, explore potential career paths, and participate in social events, learning programs, and development workshops alongside industry professionals.

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 all clients.
• Update clients on TikTok Shop product developments and new promotional opportunities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an MBA degree.
• Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2027.
• 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 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 the TikTok content ecosystem, shoppable content, and brand-creator partnerships is a plus.

Pay

The hourly rate for this internship position is $38.

Benefits

• Day-one access to health insurance, life insurance, and wellbeing benefits.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Paid sick time (56 hours if hired in the first half of the year, 40 if hired in the second half).
• Eligibility for housing allowance (for interns not working 100% remote).