Specialty Real Estate Leasing Manager

Position: Specialty Real Estate Leasing Manager Location: Culver City, CA Department: Real Estate & Store Development Salary: $90,000 - $115,000 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: POP MART is seeking a strategic and experienced Specialty Real Estate Leasing Manager to help lead the expansion of our pop-up activations and ROBO SHOP vending machines across the United States. As a global pioneer in designer toy culture, POP MART is rapidly growing its physical presence, and this role is key to identifying, securing, and launching high-impact retail locations. In this position, you will oversee site selection, lease negotiations, and cross-functional coordination to ensure the successful rollout of pop-up activations and ROBO SHOPs. Your deep understanding of the U.S. commercial real estate landscape—particularly top shopping centers and business districts—will be essential in driving our expansion strategy. You’ll also build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, developers, and key stakeholders to support long-term growth. This is a unique opportunity to shape the U.S. footprint of a globally recognized brand, blending real estate expertise with creative retail innovation in a fast-paced, culture-driven environment. 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. Compensation: $90,000 – $115,000 / year What You Will Achieve Responsible for pop up activations and Robo Shop development, including site information collection, site visits, evaluation and analysis, investment budget, and summary Complete contract modification and business negotiation to deliver new pop ups and Robo Shop opportunities Coordinate with various departments to complete the launch and landing of pop ups and Robo Shops Build and maintain relationships with key account holders and landlords What You Will Need College degree or higher 2-5 years of experience in site selection and commercial real estate leasing Accounting skills Well-developed interpersonal and negotiating skills Effective oral and written communication skills Resourceful, creative, and proactive mindset Physical Requirements Must be able to remain in a stationary position (e.g., seated or at a desk) for extended periods while operating a computer or other office equipment Must be able to occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 25 pounds. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. Pay Range Details 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. Equal Employment Opportunity 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, sta te or federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr WMFHA