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Reilly has more than 30 years of experience in brand building, marketing, sales, and more.
Kevin Reilly has been promoted to senior vice president of Platinum Guild International USA.
New York—Platinum Guild International USA has promoted Kevin Reilly to senior vice president.
Reilly has more than three decades of experience in brand building, marketing, sales, and customer relationship management.
He is tasked with developing strategic partnerships with companies along the supply chain and creating programs to help them build their platinum jewelry business.
He is also in charge of leading PGI’s education initiatives, including in-person and virtual sales training for retail sales professionals and technical education for bench jewelers.
Reilly has partnered with Pratt Institute, Miami Jewelry School, and the 92nd Street Y to add platinum education in their studies.
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Reilly has more than three decades of experience in brand building, marketing, sales, and customer relationship management.
He is tasked with developing strategic partnerships with companies along the supply chain and creating programs to help them build their platinum jewelry business.
He is also in charge of leading PGI’s education initiatives, including in-person and virtual sales training for retail sales professionals and technical education for bench jewelers.
Reilly has partnered with Pratt Institute, Miami Jewelry School, and the 92nd Street Y to add platinum education in their studies.
“Kevin’s contribution to this organization would be impossible to contain in a single press release,” said Jenny Luker, PGI USA’s president.
“His endless passion for education, training, and relationship-building sets him apart from all others. Kevin is the ultimate platinum ambassador, and PGI is beyond lucky to have him as part of our team.”
Prior to joining PGI, Reilly was the vice president of sales and marketing at jewelry manufacturer Tache USA, the director of customer relations and new business development at diamond distributor Lazare Kaplan International, and worked with Macy’s executive training program.
For more information about the Platinum Guild, visit the organization’s website.
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