Europe Business Development Intern – Retail Expansion

POP MART; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Selected POP MART collectibles each month

Structured bonus scheme

Comprehensive training and development programs

Regular team social events

Job summary

A global collectible company in the UK seeks a Business Development Intern – Europe to support retail expansion. Responsibilities include market research, site evaluation, and assisting in project coordination. Candidates should be pursuing or have completed a degree in Business, Economics, or related fields, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. This internship offers valuable exposure to international business operations and real estate strategy.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in a relevant field.
• Strong analytical mindset with good commercial awareness.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in English; additional European language(s) are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support market research and competitor analysis across European markets.
• Assist in identifying and evaluating potential retail locations.
• Prepare site analysis reports and financial feasibility models.
• Support landlord and agent communications and meeting coordination.
• Assist in lease documentation review and approval workflows.
• Track project timelines and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain expansion databases and reporting dashboards.
• Contribute insights for country-level retail strategies.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Commercial awareness

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint

Strong written communication skills

Strong verbal communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Fluent in English

Education

Degree in Business, Real Estate, Economics, Retail Management

Job description

A global collectible company in the UK seeks a Business Development Intern – Europe to support retail expansion. Responsibilities include market research, site evaluation, and assisting in project coordination. Candidates should be pursuing or have completed a degree in Business, Economics, or related fields, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. This internship offers valuable exposure to international business operations and real estate strategy.