Retail Sales Associate

POP MART Americas Inc.; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive packages

Opportunities to learn and lead

Career development

Job summary

POP MART Americas Inc. is seeking part-time Sales Associates in Thousand Oaks, California, to enhance customer experience and drive sales. Responsibilities include greeting customers, providing product recommendations, and managing transactions.

The ideal candidates should have retail experience, excellent engagement skills, and a positive attitude towards designer toys. Opportunities for career development and competitive pay packages are part of the offering.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of retail customer-facing experience.
• Confident and comfortable engaging customers to deliver great customer experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers, engage in friendly conversations, and ask about their shopping needs.
• Offer customers product recommendations and provide information to help them make product-related decisions.
• Use the cash register to ring up customer transactions.

Skills

Retail customer-facing experience

Engaging customers

Multilingual abilities

Job description

POP MART (09992.HK), founded in 2010, is a leading global company in the trend culture and entertainment industry. Centered around IP, POP MART has built a comprehensive platform for creative incubation and IP operation, empowering global creators while delivering exciting products, services, and immersive entertainment experiences to consumers.

POP MART identifies and nurtures emerging artists and designers worldwide, creating popular character IPs through a well‑established IP development and operation system. Its portfolio includes iconic IPs such as MOLLY, SKULLPANDA, DIMOO, THE MONSTERS, and Hirono. By launching art toys and derivative products based on these IPs, POP MART continues to lead trends in consumer culture.

As of the end of 2024, POP MART operates over 500 physical stores and more than 2,300 Robo Shops across 30+ countries and regions. Through multiple cross‑border e‑commerce platforms, the company has reached audiences in over 90 countries and regions, bringing joy to young consumers around the world.

Job Overview

We are in search of part‑time Sales Associates ready to contribute to overall salesmanship and customer experience within our stores. This person will be responsible for exceeding customer expectations by listening to customer needs, finding products that meet their needs, as well as providing in‑depth product information about the goods they are interested in and closing the sale. An interest in designer toys will make you a competitive candidate for this position. The position reports to and receives functional guidance from the Store Manager.

What You Will Achieve

• Greet customers, engage in friendly conversations, and ask about their shopping needs.
• Be a subject matter expert on POP MART core business information including POP MART's characters information, products, and company history.
• Offer customers product recommendations and provide information to help them make product‑related decisions.
• Use the cash register to ring up customer transactions.
• Support product shipment deliveries and organize stockroom.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe store environment for customers, employees, and store products.
• Drive sales of company key products such as Blind boxes, MEGA, and accessories.
• Work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

What You Will Need

• 1+ year of retail customer‑facing experience
• Confident and comfortable engaging customers to deliver great customer experience
• Ability to speak or understand multiple languages is a plus
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly lift, carry, and move merchandise and supplies up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 6–8 hours per shift)
• Ability to bend, kneel, reach, and climb ladders or step stools safely
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as unpacking boxes, tagging items, and stocking shelves
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment that may require quick movements and multitasking
• Ability to work in varying temperature conditions, including stockroom and receiving areas
• Manual dexterity required to operate standard stockroom tools (e.g., box cutters)

What We Offer

• Market‑competitive packages
• Opportunities to learn and lead
• Career development

*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.

For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: POP MART is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Reasonable Accommodation

POP MART Americas is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. The requirements laid out in this job description are representative of the physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions by contacting na.employeerelations @popmart .com.

POP MART Americas welcomes and encourages applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability‑related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact our HR Department at na.employeerelations @popmart .com.

Pay Range Details

The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state‑specific laws. Pay ranges may vary for different regions of the U.S. Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

This position may be eligible to participate in a company incentive program.

POP MART is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary.

All sensitive personal data associated with this application will be used strictly for selection purposes and will be treated confidentially.

Equal Employment Opportunity

POP MART is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. POP MART provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.