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KIM Introduces New Sales Representatives

Tim Watts and Scott Bates

(PRESS RELEASE) To better serve the changing needs of our retailers throughout the country, KIM announces these changes to our outside sales force.

Bill Harrison, who served as our Southeast Region sales manager for the past few years, will now head our Southern Region and cover the states of Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas.

KIM welcomes Tim Watts to our sales team, who will be responsible for our Southeastern Region, comprised of Georgia, Florida and South Carolina. With more than 30 years of experience running a successful jewelry store and recently calling on other independent jewelers, Tim will not only bring you his wealth of knowledge but his enthusiasm and dedication to customer service. Tim was recently recognized by the RJO buying group as salesman of the year.

KIM also welcomes Scott Bates to our sales team, who will be responsible for Lower Midwest Region, including Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia and greater Chicago Metro. With over 25 years of sales & customer service, Scott will be bringing you new and creative ideas to help you grow your business.

We will combine our knowledge, experience and energy to make KIM your favorite supplier. You will be pleased to find out about all of the new products as well as our marketing programs that include complete jewelry websites, social media and more.

Join us in welcoming Tim and Scott to the KIM family. For more information, please contact Kim International at 800-275-5555 or email at sales@kimint.com

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