Merchandising Strategy Manager Intern (TikTok Shop Affiliate Operations) - 2026 Summer (MBA)

Responsibilities

About the Team:

The mission of creator and affiliate product team is to design and build products that help creators to promote merchandise to TikTok users. This includes creator platform and tools, marketplaces, with product strategy that ultimately drives sales for merchants.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026. Internships at TikTok aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Watch your ambitions become reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at TikTok.

Internships at TikTok aim to provide students with hands-on experience in developing fundamental skills and exploring potential career paths. A vibrant blend of social events and enriching development workshops will be available for you to explore. Here, you will utilize your knowledge in real-world scenarios while laying a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. It runs for 12 weeks.

Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to TikTok and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as early as possible. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date).

Summer Start Dates:
- May 11th, 2026
- May 18th, 2026
- May 26th, 2026
- June 8th, 2026
- June 22nd, 2026

Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the affiliate merchandising strategy, continuously optimizing assortment stimuli to enhance both the quality and quantity of potential viral affiliate products.
- Responsible for merchandise data analysis, designing strategic indicator systems based on business goals, conducting effective assessments, monitoring performance, and providing valuable insights through in-depth data analysis.
- Formulate product assortment strategies for diverse creator campaigns and programs to constantly motivate creator engagement and achieve affiliate program goals.
- Organize and coordinate cross-departmental resources to lead diverse merchandising projects.
- Work closely with affiliate merchandise product teams to optimize the creator merchandising experience.
- Identify affiliate creator merchandising pain points and work with cross functional teams to solve key challenges.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

- Currently pursuing an MBA degree.
- Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2026.
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- A good team player, fast learner and open to changes.
- Attention to detail, affinity with numbers, strong in problem solving.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge and experience of live streaming is preferred.
- Strong connections with creators and creator agencies is preferred.
- Familiar with TikTok and mainstream e-commerce platforms, experience in content-based e-commerce is highly preferred.