Real Estate Manager at Pop Mart International Group

Job description

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. 

 Position: Real Estate Manager Location: Culver City, CA Department: Real Estate Salary: $90,000–$120,000 annually Opportunity Overview: 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. POP MART is seeking a strategic and experienced Real Estate Manager to support the expansion of our retail stores and ROBO Shops across the United States. As POP MART continues to rapidly grow its physical footprint, this role will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and securing high-impact retail locations that support our long-term growth strategy. The Real Estate Manager will oversee site selection, market analysis, lease negotiations, and cross-functional coordination to support the successful rollout of new stores and ROBO Shops. This role requires a strong understanding of the U.S. commercial real estate landscape, particularly top shopping centers and major business districts, as well as the ability to build strong relationships with landlords, developers, brokers, and other key stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity to directly shape the U.S. footprint of a rapidly growing global brand while combining real estate expertise with innovative retail expansion. What you will achieve: Lead Store and ROBO Shop development activities, including site information collection, market research, site visits, evaluation and analysis, investment budgeting, and recommendations. Identify and evaluate potential retail locations based on market opportunity, customer demographics, traffic, financial performance, and alignment with POP MART's expansion strategy. Lead commercial negotiations and contract modifications to secure new Store and ROBO Shop opportunities. Partner with landlords, developers, brokers, and other external stakeholders throughout the site selection and leasing process. Coordinate with internal teams to support the successful development, launch, and opening of new Stores and ROBO Shops. Build and maintain strong relationships with key landlords, developers, shopping center operators, brokers, and other real estate partners. Maintain strong knowledge of top shopping centers, major business districts, and emerging retail markets throughout the United States. Partner cross-functionally with Construction, Retail Operations, Finance, Legal, and other teams to ensure new locations meet business, financial, operational, and timeline requirements. Support POP MART's continued U.S. expansion through market planning, pipeline development, and additional real estate projects as needed. What you will need: Experience: 5+ years of experience in commercial real estate, retail site selection, leasing, or a related field. Education: Bachelor's degree or higher. Retail Real Estate: Demonstrated experience identifying, evaluating, and securing retail locations within the U.S. market. Site Selection: Strong understanding of site evaluation, market analysis, investment considerations, and location strategy. Leasing & Negotiation: Strong commercial negotiation skills with experience supporting or l