Jay Albaum has over 30 years of experience in sales, promotion, and distribution of high-end jewelry and watches. He has negotiated licensing programs with major sports leagues and maintained relationships with major domestic and international retailers. Currently, he is an independent sales representative and consultant focused on high-end products.
Experienced High-End Jewelry and Watch Sales Representative
1. Jay Albaum 990 Clark Place, Woodmere, NY 11598
Saleswiz09@gmail.com Cellular 516-902-9128 Home 516-569-0160
Independent Sales Representative/Distributor
Summary
Experienced inselling,promotionanddistributionof HighEnd JewelryandWatchesforvarious
manufacturers.Maintaincontactand coverage of Major retailers bothdomestically andinternationally.
Negotiatedand developedlicensingprogramswiththe NBA,MLB,the NFL and playboyEnterprises.
Experience
Sales Whiz Sales Corp., Woodmere, NY 2001 to PRESENT
President
Consultant for Jacob & Company Watches. Responsible for the start-up of all retail sales in the
continental United States, the Caribbean and United Kingdom
- Introduced and increased sales in excess of $50 million within the first five years.
- Cross promoted and developed licensing agreements with the NBA, MLB, the NFL,
and Playboy Enterprises
- Maintain very close relationships with major retailers such as Neiman Marcus and
Tourneau as well as strong independents such as London Jewelers, Westime, The
Jewelers of Las Vegas and Wynn Las Vegas.
Marco Mavilla USA, Woodmere, NY 2012 to 2014
President
Purchased and was the sole distributor for Marco Mavilla Watches. These are high end
diamond encrusted watches produced in Italy.
- Distributed to selected, exclusive high end retailers within the United States and the
Caribbean
2. - Marketed using testimonials from celebrities and public relations to introduce the
brand to the US Market
Gempire Sales Corp., Hewlett, NY 1982 to 2001
President
Independent sales consultant for Markowitz Jewelry from 1982 thru 2001. Inexpensive charms,
rings, and bracelets. Sold and serviced major retail chains such as Sears, Caldors, Macys,
Shopko, Meijers, and CVS.
- Sold Five million pieces of “ Birthstone Kids “ charm in a period of three Years
- During the period three tear period between 1997 and 2000 accounted for in excess
of $50 million dollars in wholesale sales
Independent East Coast Sales Representative for Monte-Trevi Jewelry from 1984 thru 1991.
This company was the exclusive manufacturer of motion rings in the United States and abroad.
- Achieved full distribution of retail outlets along the Eastern Seaboard
- Developed and marketed a special gambling collection which was sold to casinos
throughout the world
Education
HofstraUniversity,Uniondale,NY 1982
B.A., Accounting