Category Lead
TikTok
Category Lead
TikTok
Short-form video platform with ads
This team is responsible for focusing on developing short term and long term cost targets and related indicators of each business to ensure a reasonable cost structure and accurate data in order to drive growth and improve the end customer experience. We are seeking a Business Operations Lead to join our team in Korea. Together we are building a commerce ecosystem that is innovative, secure and intuitive for our users and brands. The TikTok commerce team is responsible for the success of key partners on the platform and their responsibility spans across multiple areas. Key responsibilities include: - Defining the long-term strategy, leading key initiatives, and setting future direction for the categories in the market - Owning end-to-end commercial performance for your categories - Providing industry knowledge and leveraging their own network to ensure the success of the category. - Acquiring partners by actively identifying, prioritising and onboarding them to the platform. - Developing partners by driving and managing end to end partnerships. - Collaborating cross-functionally to unlock partners' potential on the platform, drive brand growth and adoption of livestream and short videos. - Navigating through ambiguity, adapting to frequent changes and influencing key stakeholders to drive decisions for the category. - Decomposing complex problems, devising new approaches and creating scalable solutions. - Driving and managing the partnership and experience end-to-end, including continuous partner development. - Utilise data proficiently to deeply understand pain points, formulate business requirements, identify opportunities and prioritise solutions.
Minimum Qualifications - Extensive experience in industry/category management. - Strong track record in leading a category and delivering against stretching performance goals. - Experience with owning P&L on a commerce platform/marketplace. - Experience in managing diverse teams. - Sales-oriented mindset, self-starter with strong communication skills who can manage strategic partner relationships. - Ability to thrive in ambiguity and adjust quickly to change. - Fluent in English and Korean; cross-cultural communication and collaboration skills working cross-functional in a global working environment. Preferred Qualification(s) - Strong knowledge of the Korean partner's landscape, consumer demands, digital evolution and mobile transformation. - Strong understanding of social commerce, content marketing and influencers.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
Equal Opportunity at TikTok
TikTok is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and respects individuals with disabilities. Our commitment is to create equal opportunities and provide a supportive environment for all employees.
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.
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