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TikTok · 17 hours ago

TikTok Shop - Category Manager

New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$94K/yr - $152K/yr

3+ years exp

TikTok is a leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking a Category Manager to help scale their e-commerce ecosystem in the US. The role involves acquiring merchants, driving revenue growth, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance the shopping experience on TikTok.

Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Acquire and incubate merchants to support category growth

Discover innovative collaborative models that align to the merchant's short-term and long-term development plans, and invest platform resources effectively and efficiently

Solve key challenges in business growth by strong collaboration with cross-functional teams

Employ a consultative approach by offering strategic content, operations, creator/affiliate/agency partner, merchandising, and logistics solutions to all sellers

Update active sellers on TikTok Shop product developments and new promotional opportunities

Qualification

E-commerce experienceSales performanceContent-based e-commerceConnections with brandsInterpersonal skillsNegotiation skillsFast learnerOpen to changesTeam player

Required

3+ years experience in e-commerce business with mixed experience in both platform side and brand/merchant side is highly preferred

Track record of delivering & exceeding sales, GMV, or other commercial goals

Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills

A good team player, a fast learner, and open to changes

Preferred

Familiar with TikTok and other content platforms; experience in content-based e-commerce is highly preferred

Strong connections with brands and distributors are preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

10 paid holidays per year

10 paid sick days per year

17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure)

Company

TikTok

Glassdoor3.4

TikTok is a short-form video entertainment app and social network platform. It is a sub-organization of ByteDance.

Founded in 2003

Los Angeles, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.tiktok.com

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