Senior 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. 

 Senior Manager, Real Estate Location: Culver City, CA or New York, NY Work Arrangement: On-site, 5 days per week Department: Real Estate Salary : $130,000 - $160,000 Opportunity Overview POP MART is seeking an experienced and execution-driven Senior Manager, Real Estate to support the continued expansion of our retail footprint across the United States. As POP MART rapidly grows its U.S. presence, this role will be responsible for turning our market expansion strategy into a strong pipeline of high-quality retail locations. You will lead site selection and evaluation, drive lease negotiations, manage transactions through execution, and partner cross-functionally to ensure new stores successfully move from initial opportunity through opening. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of U.S. retail real estate, strong relationships with landlords, developers, and brokers, and a proven ability to manage a high-volume pipeline of transactions in a fast-moving growth environment. This is a highly visible opportunity to directly influence where and how POP MART grows across the U.S. 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 & Market Development Lead end-to-end site identification and evaluation for new POP MART retail locations across priority U.S. markets. Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective locations that supports the company's short- and long-term expansion plans. Conduct comprehensive market and site assessments, including field visits, trade area analysis, traffic patterns, demographics, competitive positioning, co-tenancy, and overall market potential. Identify opportunities across top-performing malls, lifestyle centers, high streets, tourist destinations, and major business districts. Prepare and present site packages, financial considerations, market insights, and go/no-go recommendations to leadership and key stakeholders. Monitor market activity and proactively identify emerging opportunities that could support POP MART's continued U.S. growth. Lease Negotiation & Transactions Lead LOI and lease negotiations for new retail locations, renewals, amendments, relocations, and other real estate transactions. Negotiate favorable economic and operational terms while balancing financial objectives, operational requirements, and speed to market. Partner closely with Legal throughout lease review and execution to ensure transactions move forward accurately and efficiently. Maintain visibility into deal progress, financial terms, critical dates, approvals, and outstanding issues across the real estate pipeline. Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, developers, brokers, property managers, and other real estate partners. Leverage industry relationships and market knowledge to identify both marketed and off-market opportunities. Pipeline & Portfolio Management Manage multiple active deals simultaneously across different stages of the real estate lifecycle. Maintain accurate and current pipeline reporting, ens