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Senior Briefing Specialist

External


Job Location:

Durham - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 3 October 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 31 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is seeking a Senior Briefing Specialist to deliver world-class customer executive partner analyst and sales engagement experiences within our Commerce Innovation Studio (CIS) and Executive Briefing Center (EBC). This highly visible role combines customer engagement technology demonstrations business storytelling event execution and operational excellence to create memorable experiences that showcase Toshibas innovative retail technology portfolio.

Working closely with sales marketing product management solution architects software developers hardware specialists and innovation leaders the Senior Briefing Specialist develops a deep understanding of Toshibas retail ecosystem and translates complex technologies into compelling business value stories. The individual serves as a trusted ambassador of the Toshiba brand ensuring every briefing demonstration and hosted event delivers meaningful business outcomes and strengthens customer relationships.

The ideal candidate is an engaging presenter exceptional organizer and customer advocate who thrives in a fast-paced environment while balancing strategic planning with flawless execution.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in Business Marketing Communications Information Technology Retail Management or a related discipline; or equivalent professional experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in customer-facing roles involving retail technology presentations sales support training hospitality executive briefings customer experience programs or related environments.
  • Exceptional verbal written presentation and facilitation skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent events and deliver white-glove customer experiences.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders timelines dependencies and priorities.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications including PowerPoint Copilot Teams and Outlook.
  • Ability to confidently engage with customers executives partners and cross-functional teams.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience within retail technology retail operations customer experience or technology demonstration environments.
  • Knowledge of point-of-sale systems self-checkout solutions retail software platforms or store operations technologies.
  • Experience supporting executive briefing centers innovation centers experience centers customer engagement programs or demonstration environments.
  • Understanding of emerging technologies including artificial intelligence automation computer vision cloud platforms and data analytics.
  • Experience coordinating executive meetings event logistics catering scheduling and hospitality services.
  • Proven ability to work effectively with senior leadership and represent a brand in high-profile customer-facing situations.
  • Demonstrated success delivering engaging presentations demonstrations and events.
  • Strong executive presence facilitation and relationship-building skills.
  • Passion for creating exceptional customer experiences.
  • Experience leveraging AI tools to improve operational efficiency and customer engagement.
Responsibilities
Customer Storytelling & Solution Demonstrations
  • Deliver engaging customer-centric presentations and demonstrations that align Toshibas capabilities with customer business objectives and retail challenges.
  • Translate technical features and solution capabilities into compelling business outcomes for executive and operational audiences.
  • Conduct demonstrations of Toshiba hardware software self-checkout point-of-sale store operations and connected retail solutions.
  • Configure maintain and optimize demonstration environments to ensure a seamless customer experience.
  • Continuously expand expertise in emerging retail technologies and industry trends including AI automation computer vision cloud technologies and advanced analytics.
  • Recommend enhancements to demonstration content briefing experiences and customer engagement strategies.
  • Collaborate with product innovation and solution teams to ensure demonstrations reflect the latest capabilities and market trends.
Toshiba-Owned & Hosted Events
  • Support the planning and execution of customer briefings executive meetings quarterly business reviews webinars analyst engagements partner events and internal corporate events.
  • Serve as a host and customer advocate throughout all engagement activities.
  • Facilitate executive customer analyst and partner meetings while ensuring a professional high-touch experience.
  • Tailor messaging content demonstrations and customer journeys to address audience-specific business needs and priorities.
  • Partner with sales product and marketing teams to create differentiated customer experiences that highlight innovation and measurable business value.
  • Contribute to positioning Toshiba as a thought leader within the retail technology industry.
Executive Briefing Center & Customer Experience Management
  • Manage the operational execution of Executive Briefing Center and Commerce Innovation Studio engagements.
  • Coordinate multiple concurrent briefing schedules while maintaining exceptional service standards and flawless execution.
  • Oversee planning activities including agenda development room preparation catering coordination executive hosting logistics and customer communications.
  • Manage strategic scheduling and execution of high-impact customer partner and executive engagements.
  • Maintain briefing records objectives attendee information outcomes and post-event documentation within briefing management systems.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives through process optimization expense tracking AI-enabled efficiencies and operational best practices.
  • Develop and maintain broad expertise across Toshibas retail solutions portfolio including:
    • Point-of-sale systems
    • Self-checkout solutions
    • Retail software platforms
    • Loss prevention technologies
    • Store operations solutions
    • Digital commerce integrations
    • Retail analytics platforms
    • AI-enabled retail technologies
    • Hardware peripherals and connected devices
  • Perform additional responsibilities and special projects as assigned.

This role directly contributes to Toshibas ability to build stronger customer relationships enhance brand perception and increase customer engagement through strategic executive briefing experiences and hosted events. High-impact customer engagements help accelerate sales opportunities influence pipeline growth improve win rates strengthen customer loyalty support cross-sell and upsell opportunities and enhance overall customer satisfaction. The position plays an important role in supporting marketing-influenced pipeline growth increasing customer lifetime value and reinforcing Toshibas position as a trusted retail technology leader.

The Senior Briefing Specialist operates in a highly visible fast-paced environment that requires balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution. The role demands coordination across sales marketing product management engineering executive leadership and customer stakeholders while simultaneously managing multiple engagements with unique objectives audiences and logistical requirements.

Success requires exceptional organization adaptability problem-solving skills executive presence and the ability to deliver polished experiences under tight deadlines while ensuring every interaction reinforces Toshibas brand innovation leadership and customer commitment. The Senior Briefing Specialist is also responsible for maintaining accurate records within briefing management systems including agenda updates attendee details objectives outcomes and other critical engagement information to ensure successful execution and continuous improvement of the customer experience.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is a dynamic billion-dollar global company based in Research Triangle Park NC providing retail store solutions to your favorite brands. Have you ever been in a hurry and made use of the self-checkout at Lowes Foods earned fuel rewards at Kroger or just paid for purchases at retailers such as Walmart Michaels Carrefour The Gap Calvin Klein Boots Cencosud BJs or Costco These are just a few examples of our in-store solutions and impressive customer base that made us the worlds installed market share leader.

The nature of retail is changing quickly so if you share our Together Commerce vision of a seamless two-way participatory shopping experience lets get together to drive the new economy.

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions Inc. offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package including the following:

Group health coverage (medical dental & vision)
Employee Assistance Programs
Pre-tax spending accounts
401(k) plan (with company match)
Company provided life insurance
Pet Insurance
Employee discounts
Generous paid holiday schedule paid vacation & sick/personal days

EEO

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to age ancestry color religious creed disability marital status medical condition genetic information military or veteran status national origin race sex gender gender identity gender expression and sexual orientation or any other protected factor. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should email to request an accommodation.

DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION

We at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions firmly believe that our people are an integral part to the success of our customers. Furthermore were committed to Diversity Equity and Inclusion for all our people as highlighted by our 5 Core Principles (Create Outreach Foster Belonging Unleash Opportunity Diverse Cultural Engagement and Culture of Transparency). Were passionate about our customers in the retail industry and becoming a more responsible company as we help create a brighter future.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/PROTECTED VETERANS/INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)


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