Business Development Executive - Intern (1 Year Fixed Term Contract)

Job description

Founded in 2010, POP MART is a market-leading entertainment company and a global champion of designer collectible culture. Through global artist development, IP operations, and designer collectible culture evangelism, we have built an integrated platform covering the entire designer collectible value chain.

Besides our original and iconic IPs such as Molly, Hirono, SKULLPANDA, and LABUBU, POP MART collaborates with top-tier brands including Disney, Universal Studios, and Sanrio to create art collectibles featuring their iconic characters.

POP MART has established a strong presence across key European markets, including the UK, France, Italy, and the Netherlands. 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 ExpectPOP MART is a fast-paced company with a young and multicultural team where you can expect to:

Gain valuable hands-on experience in international retail expansion and market development

Work with colleagues from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds

Receive structured training in retail strategy, site evaluation, and commercial analysis

Be proactively involved in the company's European growth journey

POP MART offers:

Selected POP MART collectibles as appreciation gifts every month

A structured bonus scheme aligned with company and individual performance

Comprehensive training and development programs

Regular team social events

The RoleAs part of our expanding European operations, we are seeking a Business Development Intern – Europe to support our Retail Expansion team in identifying growth opportunities and driving new store openings across key markets.

Reporting to the Regional Retail Expansion team, you will assist in market research, site evaluation, commercial analysis, and cross-functional coordination to support POP MART's continued retail growth across Europe.

This role is ideal for a commercially curious and analytical individual looking to gain exposure to real estate strategy, retail expansion, and international business operations.

Responsibilities

Support market research and competitor analysis across European markets

Assist in identifying and evaluating potential retail locations, including high streets, shopping centres, and travel hubs

Prepare site analysis reports, financial feasibility models, and presentation materials

Support landlord and agent communications, meeting coordination, and documentation tracking

Assist in lease documentation review and internal approval workflows

Track project timelines and coordinate with cross-functional teams (Construction, VM, HR, Logistics) to support store openings

Maintain expansion databases, reporting dashboards, and pipeline trackers

Contribute insights to support country-level retail strategies and new market entry assessments

Key Requirements

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Real Estate, Economics, Retail Management, or a related discipline

Strong analytical mindset with good commercial awareness

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Highly organised with strong attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Fluent in English; additional European language(s) are advantageous

Your ApplicationIf the opportunity sounds interesting to you, please apply with your updated CV via "Apply Now" or email to eu.hr@popmart.com.

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English