Industry: Designer toys and collectible piecesLocation: Pop Mart Birmingham Bullring StoreJob type: Full time PermanentWorking Hours: 40 hours per weekAbout POP MARTFounded 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.In the UK, POP MART operates seven stores in London and Midlands, and over six Robo Shops (vending machines for POP MART products).
With our ambitious growth plan, we continue to expand our retail network by opening new stores in London and nationwide.For more information, please visit www.Popmart.Com and our LinkedIn Career page.What to ExpectPOP MART is a boutique-sized company with a young and multicultural team where you can expect to:Gain valuable professional experience covering the entire retail life cycleHave the opportunity to work with people from different countries and cultures in a collaborative environmentReceive structured customer service, retail operations, and product trainingBe proactively involved in the company's growthBenefitsPOP MART offers our employees:Selected POP MART toys as appreciation gifts every monthA structured bonus/commission scheme in line with the company's and the individual's performanceComprehensive training and development programsRegular team social eventsPaid rest breaksThe Role and CandidateWe are searching for an Assistant Manager to work alongside our Store Manager in our Brimingham Bullring store!!
This is a key role in managing the store in all aspects of retail operations and ensuring the sales team provides exceptional customer service that meets POP MART's standards.This leadership position requires strong organisational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for retail management.
Your enthusiasm for designer toys will make you a competitive candidate.ResponsibilitiesAssist the Store Manager overseeing all aspects of store operationsProvide exceptional customer service and resolve any customer issues or complaintsTrain and supervise the sales team, ensuring they adhere to company policies and proceduresCollaborate with the Store Manager to develop strategies for achieving sales targetsClosely monitor inventory levels and coordinate with the merchandising team and management for replenishmentControl stock discrepancy by monitoring inventory levels and preventing shopliftingOwn visual merchandising.
Ensure the store tidiness and cleanliness are maintained at the highest levelManage the cashier point's daily opening and closing proceduresConduct regular staff meetings to communicate goals, expectations, and updatesAssist in recruitment, evaluation of potential candidates' performance, and training new team membersPerform administrative tasks such as rota scheduling and sales reportingBe available to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidaysRequired Qualifications2+ years fulltime experience in store management levelFluent in professional English, with excellent verbal and written communication skillsProactive with strong customer service skills to provide a memorable shopping experienceProven ability to develop and implement strategies to achieve sales targetsDemonstrated leadership skills with experience supervising a teamStrong organizational skills with a keen attention to detailProficient in administrative tasks such as rota scheduling and reportingEffective time management and task prioritization abilitiesTeam-oriented with the ability to motivate and inspire othersCandidate with less experience could be considered as Store SupervisorDesirable but Not EssentialExperience in the toy or collectibles industryKnowledge of visual merchandising techniquesFamiliarity with retail management software and point-of-sale systems