Senior Manager, Retail Operations

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 first half of 2025, POP MART operates over 550 physical stores and more than 2,500 Robo Shops across the world. 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.

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 2025, POP MART operates over 630 physical stores and more than 2,637Robo Shops across 20+ 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:

Position Location:Culver City, CA office. 

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.

The Senior Manager, Operations is a senior leadership role accountable for all retail store and field operations. This role is elevated above the Retail Operations Manager, with direct leadership over multiple Operations team members and ownership of both strategic and tactical initiatives across stores, field leadership, and cross-functional departments.

This leader will manage and mentor a growing operations team, including the Retail Operations Manager, NSO Coordinator, Field NSO Coordinator, Store Communications Coordinator, and future Operations staff as the company scales. In addition to driving operational excellence across the North America, this role will own operational reporting, oversee all data creation for the team, and serve as the Operations representative in front of Executive Leadership.

What You Will Achieve

Strategic Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and scale the Operations team, setting clear priorities and holding leaders accountable for results.
• Oversee the development of Store Managers and Field Leaders into high-performing operators through structured training, coaching, and leadership development.
• Ensure accountability across all operational leaders through performance management, attendance oversight, and consistent feedback.

Operational Excellence & Store Standards

• Provide oversight of all store Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring performance metrics are achieved and exceeded.
• Oversee execution of operational standards across store operations, inventory management, stock levels, and visual merchandising.
• Ensure store-level processes align with brand integrity, customer experience, and long-term growth objectives.
• Anticipate and resolve operational challenges at scale, driving consistent execution across all locations.

Policy, Compliance & Efficiency

• Ensure full compliance with corporate policies, labor regulations, and legal requirements across the retail fleet.
• Oversee payroll