Category Manager Project Intern, Fashion)
TikTok
About the Role
This is a project intern role within the TikTok Shop US operation team, focusing on the Fashion category. The internship offers an opportunity for impactful short-term projects, professional real-world experience, on-the-job learning, and a deeper understanding of career interests. Successful candidates must commit to at least a 3-month internship period.
Key Responsibilities
- Support Account Managers in merchant cold start, including product listing, store setup, and campaign registration.
- Assist in diagnosing and resolving merchant operational issues (logistics, pricing, content compliance).
- Track and coordinate merchant preparation for platform campaigns, especially BFCM (e.g., inventory readiness, discount planning, livestream scheduling).
- Conduct market and competitor research to provide insights for merchant growth strategies.
- Help manage creator and agency collaborations (sample shipment tracking, content output monitoring).
- Provide weekly reports on merchant performance and campaign readiness.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Excel/Google Sheets proficiency.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor or Master's degree, preferably in Business, Marketing, E-commerce, or related fields.
- Strong interest in e-commerce, fashion, and the creator economy.
- Proven skills in problem-solving and communication; comfortable working with cross-functional teams.
- Data-driven mindset.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Internship or full-time experience in an e-commerce marketplace business, or retail category management.
- Familiarity with TikTok content ecosystem, shoppable content, and brand-creator partnerships.