Innovation Manager at United States Luggage | Hauppauge, New York, US | Rezi

Innovation Manager at United States Luggage

Innovation Manager

United States Luggage · Hauppauge, New York, US

1 weeks ago

Innovation Manager

United States Luggage · Hauppauge, New York, US

10 days ago
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About the Role

Oversee the Briggs & Riley Innovation Studio, transforming it into a hub for product storytelling, immersive training, consumer insights, retailer engagement, digital appointments, and premium brand experiences to create memorable interactions for retailers, customers, partners, and employees.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the daily operation of the Innovation Studio, ensuring it 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.
  • Plan and execute retailer immersion sessions, retailer roundtables, consumer focus groups, internal trainings, and special events.
  • Coordinate all event details, including scheduling, room setup, product presentation, hospitality, materials, note-taking, and follow-up.
  • Partner with Sales, Product, Marketing, Customer Service, and Visual Merchandising to deliver engaging experiences.
  • Coordinate virtual product presentations and digital appointments.
  • Ensure professional presentation standards, lighting, product setup, and technology for digital experiences.
  • Track CRM activity, appointment outcomes, and key engagement metrics.
  • Maintain the Innovation Studio as a living showcase for new products, merchandising ideas, and customer experiences.
  • Analyze Studio utilization and program performance to identify opportunities for enhancement.
  • Help shape how retailers, customers, and employees experience Briggs & Riley.

Requirements

  • 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.

Skills

  • Brand Ambassador
  • Project Manager
  • Event Producer
  • Hospitality Professional
  • Creative Problem Solver

Location

  • Hauppauge, NY

Work Type

  • Full-Time
  • On Site

Experience Level

  • 5-10 years

Salary/Compensations

  • Competitive salary plus bonus incentive

Benefits

  • Generous PTO
  • Paid Holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 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

About the Company

  • Briggs & Riley is one of the most awarded premium luggage brands in the world, trusted by discerning travelers and backed by our industry-leading Simple As That® lifetime guarantee.
  • At Briggs & Riley, you'll work with one of the world's leading premium travel brands alongside a collaborative, passionate team committed to excellence.