About this opportunity
POP MART lists this Assistant Store Manager opportunity in bloomington, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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, SKULLPANDA, 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 2024, POP MART operates over 500 physical stores and more than 2,300 Robo Shops across 30+ countries and regions. 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.
Opportunity Overview
We are in search of an Assistant Store Manager to contribute to our continuous expansion across the United States. This person will be responsible for store opening and closing operations, ensuring that all store operations in the store are occurring as expected, and providing a great experience in store. This person needs to have a strong attention to detail and are an expert in store processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and communicating barriers to the Store Manager. The position reports to & receive functional guidance from the Store Manager.
What You Will Achieve
Manage a team of Brand Associates setting expectations, goals, and develop talent
Act as the manager on duty in the store, focused on delivering results while enabling a positive customer and employee experience
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe store environment for customers, employees, and store products
Focused on providing positive customer and employee experience
Set high store standards that reflects company brand image, values, and culture
Subject matter expert on POP MART core business information including POP MART's characters information, products, company history information
Support company on marketing events such as in store events, Pop-up events, conventions, new store openings
Support company RoboShop business as needed and follow up with in store RoboShop employee and RoboShop business partners as needed
Improve sales performance of stores and meet sales key performance indicators such as store conversion, units per transaction, dollars per transaction, store sales trends
Drive sales of company key products such as Blind boxes, MEGA, and accessories
Must be able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, holidays
Visual Merchandising & Operation
Execute Visual Merchandising and Marketing directives from business partners while attending weekly calls
Installation of Marketing decals, props, set up new merchandising planograms, and set up marketing fixtures
Remerchandise the sales floor based on product sell-through or slow moving product, making strategic decisions that align with business needs
Works closely with Inventory ASM to determine BOH and warehouse inventory levels
Required to work specific days of the week depending on Visual/Inventory Management responsibilities
Responsible for back of house organization, inventory management, receiving/transferring of goods, and weekly/quarterly inventory auditing.
What You Will Need
Retail industry knowledge, skills, and abilities
Ability to lift large boxes up to 50 lbs.
Confident and comfortable engaging customers to deliver great customer experience
More than 2 years of store leadership experience in retail
High level of ethics, values, integrity, and trust
Experience working independently in an ambiguous environment with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions and implement effective solutions
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and implement new standardization directives
High School Diploma
Must be 18 years old or older
You are flexible while working in a dynamic environment and can effectively prioritize multiple tasks. Most importantly, you enjoy learning new things, love to assist our customers, and contribute to a strong team culture in the store.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift, carry, and move merchandise and supplies up to 50 lbs.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (6–8 hours per shift)
Ability to bend, kneel, reach, and safely climb ladders or step stools
Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as unpacking boxes, tagging merchandise, and stocking shelves
Manual dexterity to safely operate stockroom tools (e.g., box cutters)
Ability to work in stockroom and receiving environments with varying temperatures
Ability to multitask and move quickly in a fast-paced retail setting
Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Up to 10% travel
What We Offer
Market-competitive packages: we provide 401k, health insurance, PTO leave, paid sick leave, and family leave, etc.
Opportunities to learn and lead: we provide on-the-job training to ensure employees are equipped with the most up-to-date skill sets and knowledge
Career development: we work with you to advance your career through short-term assignments, and new experiences, etc.
*The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job.
For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: POP MART is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Reasonable Accommodation
POP MART Americas is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. The requirements laid out in this job description are representative of the physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions by contacting na.employeerelations @popmart .com.
POP MART Americas welcomes and encourages applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact our HR Department at na.employeerelations @popmart .com.
The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may vary for different regions of the U.S. Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
This position may be eligible to participate in a company incentive program.
*POP MART is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary.
**All sensitive personal data associated with this application will be used strictly for selection purposes and will be treated confidentially.
POP MART is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. POP MART provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.
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