Retail Sales Lead- Vaughan Mills Mall

Pop-Mart-Americas-Inc.; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Career development

On-the-job training

Job summary

POP MART in Vaughan is seeking a Sales Lead to act as Leader on Duty, guiding the team to deliver an exceptional customer experience while managing daily store operations. You will coach staff, drive sales metrics, and oversee inventory, merchandising, and events, ensuring POP MART’s premium collector experience.

The role requires 1+ year of retail leadership, strong communication, and a passion for pop culture and collectibles.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of retail leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong communication, coaching and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate others and foster an inclusive team environment.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Comfortable with POS systems and basic computer tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example to deliver an exceptional customer experience and inspire a customer-first culture.
• Serve as Leader on Duty in the absence of Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager, ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Coach, motivate, and support Sales Associates to achieve individual and store performance goals.
• Oversee inventory control, stockroom organization, and cycle counts.
• Direct visual merchandising, product launches, and promotional displays to drive sales.
• Support in-store events, pop-up activations, and new store openings.

Skills

Retail leadership

Communication

Coaching

Team motivation

POS proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS software

Inventory management systems

Job description

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.Position: Retail Sales LeadLocation: Vaughan Mills MallDepartment: RetailHourly: $18.95Opportunity Overview:At POP MART, we believe art has the power to inspire joy, spark imagination, and bring people together. As a Sales Lead, you'll play a key leadership role in creating exceptional customer experiences while supporting the daily operations of the store. As a trusted leader on the sales floor, you'll inspire your team, ensure operational excellence, and help bring the POP MART brand to life for every customer.You'll serve as the Leader on Duty when the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager is unavailable, providing direction to the team, driving sales performance, and ensuring our stores consistently deliver the premium experience our collectors expect. From coaching associates and supporting visual merchandising to inventory management and new product launches, you'll help create an engaging environment where customers can discover the excitement of POP MART.This position reports directly to the Store Manager.What you will achieve:Leadership & Customer ExperienceLead by example to deliver an exceptional customer experience and inspire a customer-first culture.Serve as the Leader on Duty in the absence of the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager, ensuring smooth daily operations.Coach, motivate, and support Sales Associates to achieve individual and store performance goals.Build meaningful relationships with customers by sharing the stories behind POP MART's artists, characters, Blind Boxes, MEGA Collections, and exclusive collaborations.Foster an energetic, inclusive, and engaging environment for customers and team members alike.Sales & Business PerformanceHelp achieve and exceed store sales goals and key performance indicators (KPIs), including sales, conversion, units per transaction (UPT), average transaction value (ATV), and customer engagement.Promote key product categories, limited-edition releases, and exclusive collections through knowledgeable product recommendations.Identify opportunities to improve store performance and communicate operational needs or business opportunities to store leadership.Store OperationsExecute opening and closing procedures while ensuring operational excellence and compliance with company policies.Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and visually compelling store environment.Accurately process customer transactions, returns, exchanges, and other POS activities.Support shipment processing, replenishment, stockroom organization, inventory accuracy, and cycle counts.Help protect company assets by following cash handling, safety, and loss prevention procedures.Visual Merchandising & Inventory(Responsibilities may vary based on store volume and business needs.)Execute POP MART visual merchandising standards, marketing directives, and promotional displays.Install new fixtures, marketing materials, decals, and planograms for product launches and seasonal campaigns.Refresh merchandising based on inventory levels, product sell-through, and business priorities.Support inventory audits, receiving, transfers, replenishment, and back-of-house organization.Partner with store leadership to maintain inventory accuracy and ensure merchandise is available for customers.Brand & CommunityServe as a knowledgeable brand ambassador by staying current on POP MART products, artists, characters, and company initiatives.Support in-store events, collector experiences, pop-up activations, conventions, new store openings, and other brand initiatives.Support Robo Shop operations and partner with internal teams to ensure a seamless customer experience where applicable.Maintain flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and other peak business periods.What you will need:1+ years of retail experience; previous leadership, keyholder, or supervisory experience preferred.Passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences and leading by example.Interest in designer toys, collectibles, art, anime, gaming, fashion, or pop culture is highly valued.Strong communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.Ability to motivate others while fostering a collaborative, inclusive team environment.Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.Comfortable making decisions and prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced retail environment.Demonstrated ability to interpret business metrics and use data to improve store performance.Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and business needs.Basic computer and point-of-sale (POS) proficiency.High School Diploma or equivalent required.Must be at least 18 years of age.What We OfferGrowth opportunities: on-the-job training, leadership development, and stretch assignments to advance your career.Career development: opportunities to take on larger responsibilities as POP MART's North America business scales rapidly.*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.Physical RequirementsMust be able to stand and walk for extended periods throughout scheduled shifts.Must be able to frequently bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and climb ladders or step stools to stock and retrieve merchandise.Must be able to regularly lift, carry, push, or move merchandise weighing up to 25 pounds.Pay Range DetailsThe hourly pay rate for this position is $18.95 per hour. This range is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and may vary based on geographic location. Individual compensation will be determined based on factors including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications.Equal Employment OpportunityPOP MART is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Employment decisions at POP MART are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.Reasonable AccommodationApplicants who require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process may request assistance by emailing [e-mail] perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The qualifications, skills, abilities, and physical demands described in this job posting are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.#LI-ML1*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 employeesbecause 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 ofany other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.