Innovation Manager

United states luggage company, Briggs riley, Solo

$90K — $120K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years in premium retail, hospitality, experiential marketing, training, brand experience, or event operations.
  • Exceptional organization and project management skills.
  • Outstanding communication and presentation abilities.
  • Confidence working with diverse audiences including retailers and executives.
  • Strong aesthetic sensibility for merchandising and brand presentation.
  • Proven multitasking skills in managing various projects simultaneously.
  • Familiarity with CRM and operational software for engagement tracking.
  • Comfortable with both in-person and virtual product presentations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily operations of the Innovation Studio to reflect Briggs & Riley's premium brand.
  • Maintain high standards for showroom presentation and hospitality.
  • Plan and execute a variety of retailer and consumer engagement sessions.
  • Coordinate logistical details for events, including setup and materials.
  • Partner across departments to enhance brand experiences for multiple stakeholders.
  • Manage virtual product presentations to ensure professional standards.
  • Analyze studio utilization to identify improvement opportunities.

Benefits

  • Generous PTO and paid holidays.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance.
  • Voluntary Long Term Disability and Identity Insurance options.
  • 401K with company match and a Profit Sharing Plan.
  • Learning and development opportunities for career growth.
  • Team building events to enhance workplace camaraderie.
  • Employee discounts on products and services.
  • $5,000 employee referral bonus for new hires.
  • College scholarship program for employees' children.
Full Job Description
Innovation Studio & Brand Experience Manager

Location: Hauppauge, NY

Full-Time | On Site Monday -Friday

Bring the Briggs & Riley Brand to Life.

What to Expect

We're looking for an exceptional Innovation Studio & Brand Experience Manager to oversee one of the most unique spaces in our organization-the Briggs & Riley Innovation Studio.

This isn't your typical operations or event management role.

You'll create memorable experiences for retailers, customers, partners, and employees by transforming our Innovation Studio into the home of product storytelling, immersive training, consumer insights, retailer engagement, digital appointments, and premium brand experiences.

If you're energized by creating exceptional experiences, obsessed with the details, and love bringing people together around an incredible brand, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

Every day is different, but you'll spend your time:

Own the Innovation Studio Experience
  • Lead the daily operation of our Innovation Studio, ensuring it always reflects the premium Briggs & Riley brand
  • Maintain showroom presentation, merchandising, product readiness, and hospitality standards
  • Coordinate seasonal product updates, fixture changes, and room transitions for meetings, trainings, and events

Create Memorable Brand Experiences
  • Plan and execute retailer immersion sessions, retailer roundtables, consumer focus groups, internal trainings, and special events
  • Coordinate every detail-from scheduling and room setup to product presentation, hospitality, materials, note-taking, and follow-up
  • Partner with Sales, Product, Marketing, Customer Service, and Visual Merchandising to deliver engaging experiences that strengthen our brand

Manage Digital Experiences
  • Coordinate virtual product presentations and digital appointments
  • Ensure professional presentation standards, lighting, product setup, and technology
  • Track CRM activity, appointment outcomes, and key engagement metrics

Drive Continuous Improvement
  • Keep the Innovation Studio functioning as a living showcase for new products, merchandising ideas, and customer experiences
  • Analyze Studio utilization and program performance while identifying opportunities to enhance the experience
  • Help shape how retailers, customers, and employees experience Briggs & Riley


What Makes You a Great Fit

We're looking for someone who has:
  • 5-10 years of experience in premium retail, hospitality, experiential marketing, training, brand experience, event operations, or a related field.
  • Exceptional organization and project management skills.
  • Outstanding communication and presentation abilities.
  • Confidence interacting with retailers, customers, executives, and cross-functional teams.
  • An eye for merchandising, presentation, and premium brand experiences.
  • Experience coordinating multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Familiarity with CRM platforms, scheduling systems, or operational software.
  • Comfort presenting products in both in-person and virtual environments.

Who You Are

You're equal parts:
  • Brand Ambassador
  • Project Manager
  • Event Producer
  • Hospitality Professional
  • Creative Problem Solver

You enjoy creating polished, memorable experiences and thrive in a role where no two days are exactly alike.

Why You'll Love Working Here

At Briggs & Riley, you'll work with one of the world's leading premium travel brands alongside a collaborative, passionate team committed to excellence.

We offer:
  • Competitive salary plus bonus incentive
  • Generous PTO
  • Paid Holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Additional benefits including paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Long Term Disability & Identity Insurance available
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401K with company match
  • Profit Sharing Plan
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Fun team building events
  • Employee Discounts
  • $5,000 Employee Referral Bonus
  • College Scholarship Program for Employee's children
  • A knowledgeable, high-achieving, experienced team


Our Core Values
  • Family
  • Keep your Commitments
  • Whatever It Takes
  • Respect & Dignity
  • Smart & Steady
  • Do the Right Thing
  • Passion, Pride & Loyalty
  • Humility

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