Real Estate Lead - US & Canada

POP MART (09992.HK), founded in 2010, is a leading global company in the trend culture and entertainment industry. Centered around IP, POP MART has built a comprehensive platform for creative incubation and IP operation, empowering global creators while delivering exciting products, services, and immersive entertainment experiences to consumers.

POP MART identifies and nurtures emerging artists and designers worldwide, creating popular character IPs through a well-established IP development and operation system. Its portfolio includes iconic IPs such as MOLLY, SKULL PANDA, DIMOO, THE MONSTERS, and Hirono. By launching art toys and derivative products based on these IPs, POP MART continues to lead trends in consumer culture. As of the end of first half of 2025, POP MART operates over 550 physical stores and more than 2,500 Robo Shops across the world.

Through multiple cross-border e-commerce platforms, the company has reached audiences in over 90 countries and regions, bringing joy to young consumers around the world.

Position:
Real Estate Lead - US & Canada

Location:

Culver City, CASalary: $170,000 - $210,000

Opportunity Overview:

POP MART is seeking a highly organized and execution-driven Lead of Real Estate to lead the on-the-ground expansion of our retail stores and ROBO SHOP vending machines across the United States. As a global pioneer in designer toy culture, POP MART is rapidly scaling its physical presence — and this role is key to making that growth  this role, you will own the execution of our real estate pipeline — driving site selection, lease negotiations, and cross-functional coordination to open new locations.

You will need deep market knowledge of U.S and Canada . retail real estate, strong relationships with landlords and developers, and the operational rigor to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-moving environment.

This is a unique opportunity to be at the center of POP MART’s U.S. growth, translating our expansion plans into physical locations and delivering results that are visible across the entire organization.

We follow an office policy with an expectation of five days per week working onsite. Being together in person helps us collaborate, stay connected, and build a strong team culture. At POP MART, we foster a high-trust environment and trust our employees to make decisions that support both the team and the business.

What You Will Achieve Site Selection & Evaluation Execute end-to-end site identification and evaluation for new store and ROBO SHOP locations across the U.S and Canada , working within defined market priorities and criteria set by leadership.

Conduct thorough site assessments including field visits, trade area analysis, traffic and demographic review, and competitive context.

Prepare and present site packages, investment summaries and recommendations to internal stakeholders for approval.

Maintain a healthy, well-documented pipeline of prospective locations to support ongoing expansion goals.

Lease Negotiation & Transactions Lead lease negotiations, LOIs, and contract modifications, securing favorable economic and operational terms within approved deal parameters.

Partner with Legal to review and finalize lease agreements, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution.

Track deal progress and maintain accurate records of lease status, key dates, and financial terms across the portfolio.

Build and maintain strong working relationships with landlords, property managers, brokers, and developers to facilitate smooth transactions and unlock future opportunities.

Project Coordination & Store Launch Coordinate closely with Construction, Operations, Legal and Merchandising to ensure all pre-opening activities are completed on schedule.

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