At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop a dynamic retail team while driving sales and customer satisfaction.
- Company: Join POP MART, a global leader in pop culture and designer toys.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, monthly bonuses, and exciting product incentives.
- Other info: Flexible hours and opportunities for career growth in a creative environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a vibrant team and help shape the future of retail.
- Qualifications: Experience in retail management and a passion for customer service.
The predicted salary is between 54450 - 66550 $ per year.
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.
- ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER - POP MART
- Global Pop-Culture | Leadership Opportunity
- Join the POP MART Phenomenon
POP MART is a global pop-culture and designer-toy brand with 550+ stores and 2,300 Robo Shops across 30+ countries.
As we continue to expand across Australia and New Zealand, we're looking for a passionate and people-focused Assistant Store Manager to join our growing retail team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced retail leader who enjoys coaching large teams, delivering exceptional customer experiences, and driving strong commercial outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
Based in our Melbourne Walk store, you'll support the leadership of a large-format, retail environment and a team of approximately 25 employees, playing a key role in developing a high-performing team and driving commercial success.
- Why You'll Love Working at POP MART
- Work with products customers genuinely love - collectors, fans and families
- Weekly new releases keep every day exciting and fast-moving
- Clear career progression opportunities within a growing business
- Job security with a rapidly expanding global brand
- Monthly product incentives (post-probation)
- Monthly performance bonus
- Supportive, energetic and inclusive team culture
- Annual POP LAND (Beijing) pass
- A colourful, creative retail environment
What You'll Do
- Lead & Develop the Team
- Coach, motivate and develop a large and diverse retail team
- Support recruitment, onboarding and training activities
- Provide ongoing feedback, coaching and performance support
- Assist with formal performance management conversations when required
- Help build a positive, accountable and high-performing team culture
- Identify and develop future leaders within the store team
- Drive Commercial Results
- Support achievement of sales targets and KPIs
- Analyse store performance and identify opportunities for improvement
- Create a customer-focused and sales-driven environment
- Utilise reporting tools, including Excel and Google Sheets, to support operational and commercial decision-making
- Support labour productivity through effective roster planning and workforce management
- Support Store Operations
- Assist with roster planning and workforce management aligned to labour budgets
- Maintain inventory accuracy and store presentation standards
- Ensure policies, procedures and compliance requirements are met
- Support product launches, promotional events and peak trading periods
- Help coordinate operations across a large-format, multi-level retail environment
Who You Are
- An experienced Assistant Store Manager, Retail Manager, Supervisor or 2IC with experience leading medium to large teams
- Passionate about customer experience and team development
- Confident coaching, training and leading others
- Experienced managing team performance and providing constructive feedback
- Commercially aware and KPI focused
- Comfortable using Excel and Google Sheets for reporting and workforce planning
- Organised, adaptable and solutions focused
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-volume retail environments
- Ready to lead larger teams and support the success of a flagship retail location
- Availability Requirements
- Flexible availability across all 7 days is required
- Typical rosters include weekends, late-night trading and public holidays
- We aim to provide structured rosters with two consecutive days off in a standard week, supporting work-life balance and roster consistency
- While rosters are planned in advance, flexibility to support business needs, peak trading periods and major product launches is expected
- Availability throughout peak trading periods, including November to January, is essential
Full And Permanent Australian Working Rights Are Required.
- POP MART is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary.
- As an Equal Opportunity Employer, POP MART does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, imarital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
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Assistant Store Manager – Melbourne employer: Pop Mart
At POP MART, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that celebrates creativity and passion for pop culture. As a Store Manager in Chermside, you'll enjoy clear career progression opportunities, competitive salary packages, and monthly performance bonuses, all while leading a dynamic team in a fast-paced retail environment filled with exciting new products. Join us to be part of a rapidly expanding global brand where your contributions are valued and rewarded.
