Industry: Designer toys and collectible pieces
Location: Barcelona
Job type: Full time - Temporary (Contrato de Sustitución por Baja)
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
About POP MART
Founded in 2010, POP MART is a market-leading entertainment company and a global champion of designer toy culture. Through global artist development, IP operations, and designer toy culture evangelism, we have built an integrated platform covering the entire designer toy value chain. Besides our original and iconic IPs such as Molly, Hirono, Skullpanda, and LABUBU, POP MART collaborates with top-tier toys and lifestyle brands including Disney, Universal Studios, and Sanrio to create collectible art toys featuring their iconic characters.
POP MART has established a strong presence across key European markets, including Spain, Italy, Netherlands, France, and the UK. As part of our strategic growth initiatives, we are focused on expanding our retail network into additional high-potential markets across Europe, continuing to strengthen our brand's position in the region.
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:
Gain valuable professional experience covering the entire retail life cycle
Have the opportunity to work with people from different countries and cultures in a collaborative environment
Receive structured customer service, retail operations, and product training
Be proactively involved in the company's growth
Benefits
POP MART offers our employees:
Selected POP MART toys as appreciation gifts every month
Comprehensive training and development programs
Regular team social events
Paid rest breaks
Corporate Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
The Role and Candidate
The Area Manager will be responsible for overseeing all POP MART stores in Spain, ensuring seamless daily operations, sales performance and an exceptional customer experience. This is a hybrid role that requires a hands-on approach to store management while also supporting broader retail operations in Spain.
Responsibilities
Oversee daily operations of all existing and upcoming store locations in the Spanish market, ensuring efficiency, service quality, and operational excellence
Monitor sales performance, analyse trends, and implement strategies to optimize revenue and profitability
Support store teams in executing merchandising plans, product launches, and marketing campaigns
Ensure compliance with operational policies, company SOPs, and local retail regulations
Conduct regular store audits to assess performance, service quality, and operational efficiency
Act as a key point of contact for operational challenges and opportunities, ensuring smooth communication across teams
Assist in recruiting, onboarding, and training store-level staff, ensuring alignment with POP MART's service standards
Manage inventory flow and stock levels, ensuring optimal product availability
Support future store openings in Spain, providing operational guidance and best practices
Work closely with internal teams (Marketing, HR, Supply Chain) to enhance store operations
Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience in retail operations, preferably in a flagship or high-traffic retail environment
Fluent in Spanish and English
Proven experience in store operations, sales performance management, and customer experience enhancement
Ability to analyse sales data and implement strategic improvements
Hands-on approach with strong problem-solving and operational execution skills
Experience in recruiting, onboarding, and training retail staff
Strong understanding of visual merchandising, inventory control, and retail compliance
Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and retail analytics tools
Immediately available or short notice period is highly preferred
Desirable but Not Essential
Experience in licensed merchandise, collectible toys, or designer product retail
Familiarity with the Spanish retail market and flagship store operations
Experience in supporting new store openings and retail expansion projects