Deputy Store Manager

Founded in 2010, POP MART is a leading global pop culture and entertainment company. With IP at its core, POP MART works with artists and designers worldwide to develop and operate IPs, creating products, services and entertainment experiences for consumers. Its portfolio includes beloved IP characters such as THE MONSTERS , TWINKLE TWINKLE, CRYBABY, DIMOO, SKULLPANDA, Hirono and MOLLY. As of the first half of 2026, POP MART had more than 100 million registered members worldwide, operated 676 physical stores and over 2,800 ROBO SHOP vending machines, and reached nearly 100 countries and regions through cross-border e-commerce platforms,bringing joy to consumers around the world.

Flagship Deputy Store Manager

 

Industry: Retail, Designer toys and collectible pieces

Location: London

Job type: Full time, Permanent

 

New Flagship Store

 

This is an exciting opportunity to join POP MART ahead of the opening of a brand-new flagship store in London. Ahead of launch, the successful candidate will complete a training period of a few weeks at one of our existing stores (Charing Cross or Oxford Street) to build hands-on experience with our systems, standards and team culture before helping to lead the new flagship from day one.

 

About POP MART

 

POP MART (09992.HK) 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 development and operation system. Our portfolio includes iconic characters such as MOLLY, SKULLPANDA, DIMOO, THE MONSTERS and Hirono. POP MART operates over 500 physical stores and more than 2,300 Robo Shops across more than thirty countries and regions, and through multiple cross border e commerce platforms reaches audiences in over ninety countries and regions, bringing joy to young consumers around the world.

 

POP MART has developed a comprehensive IP commercialisation ecosystem that spans multiple industries, deepening emotional bonds between fans and IPs while exploring broader opportunities for value creation. Our ventures include the world’s first immersive intellectual property themed park in the art toy industry, the expansion of its IPs into global markets through licensing and co-branding with leading global brands, and the curation of art toy expos and intellectual property themed exhibitions internationally. In Europe, POP MART has built a strong presence in key markets including the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain, and is expanding into new high potential markets. Our expansion brings POP MART closer to European fans and offers new ways for them to connect with our IPs and stories.

 

For more information, please visit www.popmart.com and our LinkedIn Career page.

 

What to Expect

 

POP MART is a fast-paced company with a young and multicultural team where you can expect to:

·       Contribute to a fast-growing European business that combines retail, art, and creative storytelling

·       Work with passionate teams across different countries, all connected by a shared love for designer toys and unique customer experiences

·       Grow your skills through hands-on projects, collaborative learning, and opportunities to explore new ideas

 

Benefits

 

POP MART offers our employees:

·       Monthly appreciation gifts featuring our latest POP MART designs

·       A structured bonus scheme linked to company and individual performance

·       Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for counselling and wellbeing support

·       Access to Aon employee benefits, a discount platform with hundreds of offers across shopping, travel, leisure, health, technology, food, and more

·       Training and development programmes that build both professional skills and creative thinking

·       Regular team events that bring our people together to share ideas and celebrate our work

·       Join Our Team – 40-Hour Workweek, 7-Hour Shifts +1h Paid Lunch

 

The Role and Candidate

 

The Flagship Deputy Store Manag…