Category Manager Graduate
TikTok
Posted 13 Nov 2026, 05:13 ET · Verified open on LinkedIn 13 Nov, 10:42 ET
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · MBA / PGDM
- Must know
- Operations
- Nice to have
- Social media
- Work
- On-site in Seattle
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Operations74%Social media5%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 13, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Category Manager Graduate role at TikTok Shop (Operations, Beauty, Food & Beverage) is designed for individuals commencing their careers, with an MBA completion expected by the 2027 start date. This position offers opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth within TikTok's e-commerce ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
- Acquire and incubate merchants to support category growth.
- Discover innovative collaborative models aligned with merchants' short-term and long-term development plans.
- 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.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Individuals completing or having recently completed an MBA.
- 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.
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.