Full time Permanent 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 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. Our expansion brings POP MART closer to European fans and offers new ways for them to connect with our IPs and stories. A structured bonus scheme linked to company and individual performance Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for counselling and wellbeing support Training and development programmes that build both professional skills and creative thinking Lead full-cycle store opening and site selection across Europe’s core cities and prime business districts. Manage site assessment, lease negotiation and deal finalization for flagships, standard stores and pop-ups in London, Paris, Berlin and key markets. Build long-term partnerships with Europe’s premium department stores and retail chains. Drive co-brand and in-store collaboration projects to boost brand exposure, enhance consumer awareness and deliver impactful retail cooperation cases locally. Establish solid ties with local government and regulatory bodies. Ensure full compliance with local retail and market entry rules. Resolve policy and compliance issues in expansion, unlock public retail resources and maintain a stable, compliant operating environment. Lead the European BD team, set annual targets and oversee daily negotiation, partner development and project delivery. Bachelor’s degree or above in Business Administration, Marketing, Real Estate, International Trade or related fields. ~10+ years of high-end retail BD, retail expansion or strategic partnership experience in Europe. ~ Possess mature resources across European premium malls, commercial real estate groups, top retail brands and government institutions; familiar with local retail cooperation and operation rules. ~ excellent commercial negotiation, project control and risk management capabilities. ~ In-depth insight into European youth consumption trends and trendy retail market, able to identify market opportunities and formulate practical regional BD strategies. ~ fluent in business English, proficiency in other European languages is preferred.
