Category Manager Graduate
TikTok
Posted 14 Nov 2026, 05:15 ET
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · MBA / PGDM
- Must know
- OperationsOnboarding
- Nice to have
- Social media
- Work
- On-site in New York
- Pay
- $108K–$151.2K a year
- Skill demand
- Operations73%Onboarding2%Social media1%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 14, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The TikTok Shop US operations team aims to deliver high-quality products with a unique customer experience via TikTok. This role is for individuals completing or recently completing an MBA, starting in 2027. As a graduate, you will have opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth. Successful candidates must commit to an onboarding date by the end of the year.
Key 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.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Individuals who are completing or have recently completed an MBA.
- Quick learner, proactive and resilient. Ability to thrive in ambiguity and adjust quickly to change.
- Structured thinking, good data sense, very strong analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration, skilled at moving things forward.
- Passionate about business and committed to pursuing 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.
Compensation
- Base salary range: $108,000 - $151,200 annually.
- Compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location.
- This role may 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).