Industry: Designer toys and collectible pieces\nJob type: Full time - Permanent\nAbout POP MART\nFounded in 2010, POP MART is a market-leading entertainment company and a global champion of designer toy culture. Through global artist development, IP operations, and designer toy culture evangelism, we have built an integrated platform covering the entire designer toy value chain. Besides our original and iconic IPs such as Molly, Hirono, SKULLPANDA, and LABUBU, POP MART collaborates with top-tier toys and lifestyle brands including Disney, Universal Studios, and Sanrio to create collectible art toys featuring their iconic characters.\nPOP MART has established a strong presence across key European markets, including the UK, France, Italy, Netherlands, Germany and Spain. As part of our strategic growth initiatives, we are focused on expanding our retail network into additional high-potential markets across Europe, continuing to strengthen our brand's position in the region.\nFor more information, please visit www.popmart.com and our LinkedIn Career page.\nWhat to Expect\nPOP MART is a boutique-sized company with a young and multicultural team where you can expect to: Gain valuable professional experience covering the entire retail life cycle\nHave the opportunity to work with people from different countries and cultures in a collaborative environment\nReceive structured customer service, retail operations, and product training\nBe proactively involved in the company’s growth POP MART offers our employees Selected POP MART toys as appreciation gifts every month\nA structured premio scheme in line with the company’s and the individual’s performance\nComprehensive training and development programs\nRegular team social events\nEmployee Assistance Program The Role and Candidate\nThe Retail Business Development Executive will serve as POP MART’s on-the-ground representative in assigned countries or territories, directly supporting the brand’s retail expansion efforts. Reporting to the regional Retail Expansion team based in London, this role is responsible for driving local growth by identifying new market opportunities, leading site acquisition processes, and coordinating cross-functional efforts for successful store openings.\nThe ideal candidate is commercially driven, hands‑on, and capable of navigating local market dynamics while ensuring alignment with POP MART’s overall retail strategy in Europe.\nKey Responsibilities Act as the primary in‑country representative for retail expansion initiatives within assigned markets\nLead the identification and evaluation of new retail locations, including high streets, malls, travel hubs and other high‑footfall venues\nDrive end‑to‑end site acquisition processes: conduct market scouting, initiate landlord or agent discussions, coordinate lease negotiations with legal and commercial teams\nRepresent POP MART in local landlord, developer, or agent meetings and industry events\nConduct due diligence on new markets, including market entry barriers, location feasibility, and retail trends\nDevelop and present business cases and recommendations for new store openings to the regional Retail Expansion team\nMonitor and track project timelines, ensuring pre‑opening milestones are met in coordination with construction, visual merchandising, HR and logistics teams\nBuild relationships with local stakeholders including city authorities, landlords, vendors, and service partners\nServe as the first point of contact for operational handover once stores are opened\nContribute insights to strengthen POP MART’s country-level retail strategy and inform regional decision‑making Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Retail Management, or a related field\nMinimum 3 years’ experience in retail expansion, leasing, or business development roles\nStrong commercial acumen with the ability to assess site viability and build solid financial justifications\nSolid negotiation and stakeholder management skills\nTrack record of managing projects in a cross‑functional and fast‑paced environment\nFamiliarity with leasing terms, site assessment, and property negotiations\nAble to work independently, with strong self‑discipline and ownership mindset\nFluent in English; local market language proficiency is a plus\nWillingness to travel frequently within the assigned market Desirable but Not Essential Prior experience in multi‑country expansion or international retail operations\nFamiliarity with the toy, fashion, or lifestyle retail sectors\nKnowledge of relevant retail regulations and permitting processes in assigned countries\nExisting relationships with landlords, developers, or real estate agents in the region Your Application\nIf the opportunity sounds interesting to you, please apply with your updated CV via “Apply Now” or email to .