TikTok Shop - Category Lead

TikTok

4.5

(6)

Düsseldorf, Germany

Why you should apply for a job to TikTok:

  • 4.5/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.5/5 in supportive management
  • 100% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 100% would recommend this company to other women
  • 100% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Employee well-being is supported via hybrid work, short-term counseling through our EAP and a premium subscription to Headspace.
  • We embrace diversity across all dimensions and provide employees with 9 employee resource groups globally, including our WOMEN ERG.
  • Comprehensive parental leave policy as well as fertility treatment through healthcare providers with a $20,000 lifetime maximum.
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    Position summary

    ssional network to fuel category growth and success.

    • Build and lead a high-performing team-hiring, developing, and coaching top talent.
    • Identify, prioritize, and onboard new sellers, actively shaping the category's ecosystem on TikTok Shop.
    • Drive end-to-end seller development by managing strategic relationships and optimizing their performance.
    • Collaborate with internal teams-including operations, product, and marketing-to unlock seller potential and accelerate adoption of livestream and short video commerce.
    • Operate effectively in a dynamic environment, navigating ambiguity, adapting to change, and influencing key stakeholders to enable strategic decisions.
    • Break down complex problems, identify innovative approaches, and implement scalable solutions to drive long-term success.

    Qualifications

    Minimum qualifications:

    • 5+ years experience in Business development or similar role
    • Proven experience leading and scaling high-performing teams.
    • Strong strategic mindset with the ability to execute with precision and operational excellence.
    • Demonstrated ability to use data-driven insights to inform decisions and optimize performance.
    • Extensive experience in category management with a track record of delivering ambitious results.
    • Deep understanding of the German market, including consumer behavior, digital trends, and mobile commerce transformation.
    • Growth-oriented, entrepreneurial mindset with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
    • Fluent in both German and English, ensuring seamless communication with partners and stakeholders.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Strong understanding of E-commerce, content marketing and influencers
    • Experience of owning P&L on an E-commerce platform/marketplace
    • Experience in managing diverse teams
    • Ability to thrive in ambiguity and adjust quickly to change

    Why you should apply for a job to TikTok:

  • 4.5/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.5/5 in supportive management
  • 100% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 100% would recommend this company to other women
  • 100% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Employee well-being is supported via hybrid work, short-term counseling through our EAP and a premium subscription to Headspace.
  • We embrace diversity across all dimensions and provide employees with 9 employee resource groups globally, including our WOMEN ERG.
  • Comprehensive parental leave policy as well as fertility treatment through healthcare providers with a $20,000 lifetime maximum.