Public Affairs Supervisor

POP MART•Los Angeles, CA

11d•$100,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Public Affairs Manager will support POP MART’s U.S. public affairs, government relations, policy monitoring, and external stakeholder engagement. The role builds and maintains relationships with government agencies, regulatory bodies, industry organizations, chambers of commerce, and other stakeholders, including in markets where POP MART operates or plans to expand. The manager supports public affairs matters affecting U.S. business and retail operations, collaborates on regulatory, government, and community issues related to operations and new store openings, and partners with regional and global teams on corporate initiatives and strategic projects. The position monitors legislative, regulatory, and policy developments at the federal, state, and local levels; assesses emerging regulatory, operational, and reputational risks; researches policy issues affecting retail and related industries; and translates complex developments into actionable business insights. It also represents POP MART at relevant industry meetings and forums and supports local ESG, community engagement, and corporate responsibility initiatives. The role is based onsite in Culver City, California, with an expectation of working onsite five days per week, and requires travel based on business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Law, International Relations, Business, Finance, Communications, or a related field.
At least 5 years of professional experience in public affairs, government relations, public policy, regulatory affairs, or a related field.
Strong understanding of the U.S. legislative, regulatory, and public policy environment at the federal, state, and local levels.
Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders.
Strong research and analytical skills, including the ability to assess policy and regulatory developments and determine potential business impact.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
Strong relationship-building, negotiation, problem-solving, and cross-cultural communication skills.
Sound judgment and ability to manage sensitive, complex, or rapidly evolving matters.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced, global organization.
Ability and willingness to travel based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience working directly with government agencies, regulatory bodies, industry associations, chambers of commerce, or other public-sector stakeholders.
Experience in retail, consumer goods, lifestyle, entertainment, designer toys, or another consumer-facing industry.
Familiarity with regulatory matters affecting retail operations, consumer products, imports, customs, or business expansion.
Experience supporting ESG, corporate responsibility, or community engagement initiatives.
Mandarin or Spanish language skills.
Genuine interest in POP MART, designer toys, consumer culture, and the broader entertainment and lifestyle industry.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, government agencies, regulatory bodies, industry organizations, chambers of commerce, and other relevant institutions.
Develop relationships in markets where POP MART operates or plans to expand its retail presence.
Support day-to-day public affairs and government relations matters affecting POP MART’s U.S. business and retail operations.
Partner with internal stakeholders on regulatory, government, and community-related matters that may affect operations, new store openings, and expansion.
Support corporate initiatives and strategic projects with regional and global teams.
Monitor federal, state, and local legislative, regulatory, and policy developments that may affect POP MART and its operations.
Identify emerging regulatory, operational, and reputational risks and provide timely insights and recommendations to business stakeholders.
Research and analyze public policy and regulatory matters affecting retail, consumer products, designer toys, and related industries.
Translate complex legislative and regulatory developments into clear, actionable business insights.
Represent POP MART at relevant industry meetings, working groups, discussions, and external forums.
Support local ESG, community engagement, and corporate responsibility initiatives with internal and external stakeholders.