Hiring: Category Manager Graduate (TikTok Shop - Personal Care & Lifestyle) - 2027 Start (MBA) Company: TikTok Location: Los Angeles, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-09 17:57:36 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords: Category Management, E-commerce, Merchant Acquisition, Merchant Incubation, Business Growth, Cross-functional Collaboration, Consultative Selling, Merchandising, Content Commerce, Creator/Affiliate Partnerships, Data Analytics, Retail Category Management, TikTok Shop Experience: - Open to individuals who are completing or have recently completed an MBA - 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 Required Skills: - Quick learner, proactive, and resilient - Ability to thrive in ambiguity and adjust fast to change - Structured thinking with good data sense and very strong analytical skills - Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration, skilled at moving things forward - Passion for business and aim for higher goals - Acquire and incubate merchants to support category growth - Discover innovative collaborative models aligned with merchants' short-term and long-term development plans - Solve key business growth challenges through strong cross-functional collaboration - Employ a consultative approach offering strategic content, creator/affiliate/agency partner, merchandising, and logistical solutions - Update clients on TikTok Shop product developments and new promotional opportunities Qualifications: - Completing or recently completed an MBA - Must be able to commit to an onboarding date by the end of the year - State availability and graduation date clearly in resume - Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions, considered in order of application (limit applies to TikTok and affiliates globally) - Applications reviewed on a rolling basis Compensation: - Base salary range: $102,600 - $143,640 annually - Compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location - May be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives and restricted stock units - 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, and wellbeing benefits - 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year, and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!