Associate Manager, Commercial Operations

BIC World is a globally recognized community of iconic brands dedicated to creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that have been trusted by consumers for over 75 years. Known for their commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability, BIC continuously reimagines everyday essentials in responsible and environmentally conscious ways. The company has built a strong reputation within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry by consistently delivering products that combine functionality, affordability, and excellence. BIC's culture promotes a "roll up your sleeves and get the job done" mindset, fostering an environment where self-starters, problem solvers, and innovative thinkers thrive. Employees at BIC are encouraged to take ownership of their careers and bring their unique perspectives to bear on projects that have meaningful, global impact.

The Assistant Manager, Sales Operations role at BIC World is an exciting opportunity to support the North America Commercial organization. This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless execution of national trade shows, managing the product catalog, and supporting various sales enablement initiatives. Reporting directly to the Director of Commercial Operations, the Assistant Manager acts as a key operational partner across multiple departments, including Sales, Marketing, Product Development, Supply Chain, and Finance. This collaborative role requires excellent project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities efficiently.

In this role, you will lead the planning and execution of 3-4 national convenience trade shows and 2-3 industry events annually, managing every detail from scheduling and logistics to vendor coordination and budget oversight. You will work closely with third-party exhibit vendors to ensure booth design, installation, and dismantling meet brand standards, while also partnering with Marketing to create compelling booth graphics and digital displays that bolster BIC's presence. Additionally, you will maintain and update the product catalog across various product categories, support the delivery of sales training programs, and coordinate product samples, promotional materials, and branded giveaways.

The position demands a highly organized and detail-oriented individual with strong communication skills, an analytical mindset, and the ability to foster cross-functional relationships. The role includes approximately 20-30% travel, mostly for trade shows, commercial meetings, and key customer events, making it ideal for candidates who are flexible and enjoy dynamic work environments. The annual base salary is approximately 75,000 USD, reflecting the significance and responsibilities of the position.

Success in this role is measured by the flawless execution of trade shows and events on time and on budget, maintaining an accurate product catalog, supporting sales teams with the tools and materials they need, and identifying continuous opportunities for process improvement. BIC World is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to inclusivity and diversity, and aiming to hire people from different backgrounds to enhance decision-making and innovation across the company. If you are passionate about supporting commercial operations in a fast-paced, collaborative setting and enjoy contributing to company success through operational excellence, this role at BIC World offers an exceptional career opportunity.