Retail Construction Specialist - South Europe

The Retail Construction Executive - South Europe supports the Retail Construction Manager in daily activities related to new store openings across Southern Europe, providing operational, administrative and on-site support throughout the entire process.

Location: Milan (Cordusio M1)

Department: Construction

Reports to: Retail Construction Manager

About POP MART

Founded 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.

POP MART has established a strong presence across key European markets, including Italy, UK, France, Spain, Germany 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 and our LinkedIn Career page.

What to Expect

POP 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 cycle
• Have the opportunity to work with people from different countries and cultures in a collaborative environment
• Receive structured customer service, retail operations and product training
• Be proactively involved in the company’s growth

Benefits

POP MART offers our employees:

• Selected POP MART toys as appreciation gifts every month
• A structured bonus in line with the company’s and the individual’s performance
• Comprehensive training and development programs
• Regular team social events
• Corporate Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program

The Role and Candidate

We are seeking a Retail Construction Executive to play a pivotal role in supporting the Retail Construction Manager with day-to-day activities at a regional level. This role offers hands-on exposure to multiple projects and the opportunity to contribute directly to the successful delivery of new store openings across the region, working closely with cross-functional and international teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the Construction Manager in day-to-day activities, coordinating multiple projects at different stages and ensuring timelines are met.
• Carry out regular site visits and provide on-site support during defect inspections, preparing clear and structured reports for the Retail Construction Manager.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams (Design, Retail, Finance, Legal) across Europe and China, as well as with external stakeholders, to ensure smooth and efficient project delivery.
• Assist in the preparation of project budgets, cost trackers, and all documentation required for internal financial approvals.
• Support the bidding and tendering process by collecting, organizing, and evaluating contractor proposals.
• Ensure all project documentation is accurate, complete and up to date, including contracts, drawings, permits and site reports.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Architecture or Design with 1–3 years of experience in retail field
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proactive, budget-oriented and able to work closely with a manager in a support role.
• Strong communication skills in an international, cross-functional environment.
• Willingness to travel for site visits across Europe.
• Fluency in English and ideally Spanish, both spoken and written; Chinese language is considered a plus
• Knowledge of AutoCad and Excel

Your Application

If the opportunity sounds interesting to you, please apply with your updated CV via “Apply Now” or email to ita .