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Omi Taps Adam Graham as Director of Sales and Marketing

Published

8 years ago

April 27, 2016

INSTORE Staff

Adam Graham

(Press Release)
Jewelry industry veteran Adam Graham has joined Omi Inc. as its director of sales and marketing. In this new role, he will oversee the selling, marketing and public relations functions of the gemstone company and its fine jewelry division Omi Privé.

“We are thrilled to have Adam join us at this stage in our company’s ongoing growth,” says Niveet Nagpal of Omi. “Adam’s experience and relationships in all facets of the industry will really enhance our team as we continue to build both our loose gemstone and jewelry business.”

Graham was most recently vice president/managing director for Black, Starr & Frost and has held executive-level positions with other notable firms in the industry, including Erica Courtney, the American Gem Trade Association, Rapaport and the American Gem Society.

“I am very excited about this opportunity with Omi,” says Graham. “I get to work with fantastic colored gemstones, beautiful jewelry and some of the best people I know.”

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After being in business for over a quarter of a century, Wayne Reid, owner of Wayne Jewelers in Wayne, Pennsylvania, decided it was time for a little “me time.” He says, “I’ve reached a point in my life where it’s time to slow down, enjoy a lot of things outside of the jewelry industry. It just seemed to be the right time.” He chose Wilkerson to handle his retirement sale because of their reputation and results. With financial goals exceeded, Reid says he made the right choice selecting Wilkerson to handle the sale. “They made every effort to push our jewelry to the forefront of the showcases,” he says, lauding Wilkerson for their finesse and expertise. Would he recommend them to other jewelers who want to make room for new merchandise, expand their business or like him, decide to call it a day? Absolutely he says, equating trying to do this kind of sale with cutting your own hair. “The results are going to happen but not as well as if you have a professional like Wilkerson do the job for you.”