Merchant Operations Project Intern (TikTok Shop - US Operation) - 2025 Start(BS/MS)
Responsibilities
Team Introduction
The e-commerce industry has grown tremendously recently, becoming a hotly contested space among leading Internet companies. Its future growth cannot be underestimated.
With millions of loyal users globally, we believe TikTok is an ideal platform to deliver a brand new and better e-commerce experience to our users. We are looking for passionate and talented people to join our campaign team. Together, we can build an e-commerce ecosystem that is innovative, secure, and intuitive for our users.
As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests.
This internship will be project based. 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.
Responsibilities
1. Merchant Performance Monitoring:
- Track and analyze merchant KPIs (GMV, CTR, conversion rates) to flag underperforming accounts.
- Assist in generating weekly performance reports with actionable insights.
2. Mass Communication Support:
- Help draft and schedule email/SMS campaigns for merchant education (e.g., policy updates, best practices).
- Moderate community hubs (Discord/Telegram) by answering FAQs and escalating complex issues.
3. Process Optimization:
- Organize merchant feedback to identify common pain points for process improvements.
- Assist in building a self-service resource library (e.g., video tutorials, troubleshooting guides).
4. Project Coordination:
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- Support cross-functional initiatives (marketing, product) by documenting merchant requirements.
- Track and update merchant intervention pipelines in Asana/JIRA.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or a graduate degree
- Analytical mindset: Comfortable with Excel/Google Sheets (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs). Basic SQL is a plus.
- Communication skills: Clear and professional writing for merchant-facing content.
- Proactive learner: Eagerness to understand e-commerce and TikTok Shop's merchant ecosystem.
- Organization: Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with TikTok Shop/social commerce.
- Experience in customer support, community management, or data entry.
- Multilingual abilities (for global merchant support).
For TikTok
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- HSA
- Life Insurance
- Fitness Subsidies
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Snacks
- Pet-friendly Office
- Happy Hours
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Company Equity
Professional Development
- Promote From Within
- Access to Online Courses
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Mentor Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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