About the role#
As a Project Intern on the US Operations team, you will contribute to short-term projects within TikTok Shop. This role focuses on analyzing market trends and developing strategies to improve product availability and competitiveness. You will work alongside merchant strategy and industry teams to support the growth of the e-commerce ecosystem.
What you'll do#
- Analyze consumer demand trends to identify product categories, brands, and price segments with growth potential.
- Develop product assortment strategies that align platform supply with market demand.
- Partner with internal teams to guide supply development in priority categories.
- Identify high-potential products to support major marketing campaigns and initiatives.
- Use data to find supply gaps and propose initiatives to improve product competitiveness.
- Monitor product performance and market trends to refine assortment strategies over time.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor degree program or higher in the United States.
- A major in Business, Economics, Marketing, Data Science, or a related field.
- Strong analytical skills and experience using data to identify business opportunities.
- Familiarity with consumer trends and retail or e-commerce market dynamics.
- Prior internship experience in marketplace platforms, retail strategy, consulting, or category management is preferred.
- Business judgment and structured problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to work with data to support strategic planning.
- A self-driven approach and the ability to adapt to changes.
Location & details#
- Location: Seattle, Washington, United States.
- Employment type: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: $23.75 per hour.
- Modality: On-site.
- Application process: Rolling basis.
About TikTok
TikTok operates as an entertainment provider. The company maintains a global presence with offices in cities including Los Angeles, Singapore, New York, London, and Tokyo. It employs over 92,000 people. The organization is privately held.
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