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TikTok

Short-form video platform with ads

Category Manager Multi-Vertical Graduate

Business Development & PartnershipsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTokyo, JapanNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Be a university or graduate student graduating in 2027.
  • Be fluent in Japanese and have good written English, with TOEIC 700 or higher.
  • Be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and data-driven, and able to work in a diverse, fast-paced environment.
  • Be familiar with Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

  • Define the long-term strategy, lead key initiatives, and set the future direction of partners.
  • Own the profit and loss for multi-industry categories, including fast-moving consumer goods, consumer electronics, and home and living.
  • Apply industry knowledge and leverage a network to support success in the category.
  • Map category and subcategory landscapes and define, in collaboration with partners, which segments to prioritize for development.
  • Acquire partners by identifying, prioritizing, and onboarding them to the platform.
  • Develop partners by managing end-to-end partnerships and planning, executing, and maintaining category performance, including business model suggestions, creator affiliation, and partner education.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to unlock partners’ potential on the platform, drive brand growth, and encourage adoption of livestream and short videos.
  • Navigate ambiguity, adapt to frequent changes, and influence key stakeholders to drive category decisions.
  • Decompose complex problems, devise new approaches, and create scalable solutions.
  • Own internal projects that contribute to the broader industry ecosystem, including campaigns, product launches, and business-to-business marketing.

Desired Qualifications

  • Have strong problem-solving skills.
  • Have strong communication skills.
  • Be familiar with data analysis tools.

About the Company

TikTok

Short-form video platform with ads

TikTok is a short-form mobile video platform that lets people create, discover, and share quick videos. Users upload vertical clips, edit them with built-in tools, and browse a personalized feed powered by an algorithm that highlights relevant content. Advertisers can use in-feed ads, branded hashtags, and the Business Center to plan and measure campaigns, making it easy for brands to reach a global audience. Its goal is to inspire creativity and bring joy by helping people express themselves and by connecting brands with a wide audience.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$740K
Headquarters
Santa Monica, CA
Founded
2016

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