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Kim International Names New Sales Representatives in Two Territories

Published

7 years ago

April 21, 2017

INSTORE Staff

(PRESS RELEASE) Dallas, TX — Kim International Manufacturing, L.P. has appointed new sales representatives in two territories.

Bill Reilly has been appointed as the company’s Upper Midwest Region Sales Manager. He will be covering the states of Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, North and South Dakota. Reilly brings 30 plus years of experience in serving independent jewelers and can be contacted by phone (952) 412-7825 or e-mail at billreilly@kimint.com.

Kathy Wojtczak has been named Regional Sales Manager for the states of Washington and Oregon. She has more than 10 years experience in the jewelry industry, and can be reached at (206) 276-3499 or via e-mail at kathy.woj@kimint.com

Kim International Manufacturing is a manufacturer of popular bridal and fashion jewelry lines and currently serves approximately 2,500 independent retailers in the United States. Kim was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Dallas in its own 30,000 square foot building. Kim’s popular collections include the company’s Romance Bridal Collection, LaVie Bridal Collection, Tesoro 14kt and diamond line, and its Eleganza Sterling Silver & 18kt gold line.

Contact Kim International at (800) 275-5555.

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