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Mario Gudmundsson

@mariogudmundsson

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Luxury sales and brand leader specializing in precious jewelry, Swiss-made watches, and high-net-worth client growth.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead luxury brand growth through high-touch client relationships, team development, and well-run sales + marketing strategy—creating campaigns, training specialists, and building measurable revenue with consistency.

I’m a luxury sales and brand specialist focused on precious jewelry and Swiss-made watches, with deep experience managing high-net-worth client portfolios and driving sales through relationship-led strategy. At Neiman Marcus, I serve as a designated representative for an emerging brand category and host private events to build awareness and increase sales.

My work centers on coaching teams and executing targeted brand and product training. I’ve led personal sales strategies to reach quarterly and annual goals, and I’ve supported specialist-level selling in high jewelry and fine natural diamond categories.

Beyond retail floor expertise, I’ve been a Sales and Marketing Director responsible for sales strategy, yearly budgeting, client acquisition, and brand campaigns across digital and print media. I bring a proven leadership background—onboarding and training employees, handling HR compliance, and managing merchandising and inventory control—alongside bilingual communication in English and Spanish.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Chanel Jewelry & Watch Specialist

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Neiman Marcus

Oct 2025 - Present (9 months)

Designated representative for an emerging brand category of precious jewelry and Swiss-made watches at Neiman Marcus. Manage a portfolio of high net worth clients, host private brand events, and conduct product training for sales teams.

Private Event Hosting Swiss Watch Sales Sales Team Leadership Sales Growth Product Training Brand Awareness Luxury Retail

Brand Ambassador

De Beers London

Apr 2023 - Oct 2025 (2 years 6 months)

Specialist in high jewelry and fine natural diamond jewelry, managing a portfolio of high net worth clients. Created and executed a personal sales strategy to reach quarterly and annual goals.

High Jewelry Sales Fine Natural Diamond Jewelry Sales Strategy Goal Setting Luxury Retail

Sales and Marketing Director

BeDesign

Aug 2021 - Apr 2023 (1 year 8 months)

Led a sales and interior design team, including onboarding and training, HR compliance, and ongoing coaching. Planned and managed sales strategy, yearly budgets, and marketing/client acquisition campaigns across multiple media platforms.

Sales Team Leadership Onboarding HR Compliance Coaching Sales Strategy Budgeting Marketing Strategy Client Acquisition Brand Campaigns Digital Advertising

Deputy Store Manager

Bulgari Corporation of America

Sep 2011 - Feb 2021 (9 years 5 months)

Led a sales team to exceed multi-million-dollar annual sales goals through strategic planning with corporate teams. Managed HR compliance and coaching, store operations, and merchandising and inventory control for jewelry, watches, and bespoke high jewelry.

Sales Planning HR Compliance Employee Training Bookkeeping Budgeting Purchasing Merchandising Inventory Control

Senior Sales Advisor

Cole Haan

Jan 2008 - Aug 2011 (3 years 7 months)

Served as a top salesman and specialist in men's footwear, leather apparel, and accessories. Performed daily merchandising and inventory control.

Leather Apparel Sales Merchandising Inventory Control

Freelance Reporter

McGraw-Hill Platts Petrochem Magazine

May 2003 - Feb 2009 (5 years 9 months)

Reported on petrochemical equities for McGraw-Hill Platts Petrochem Magazine. Produced ongoing coverage of petrochemical equity developments over the engagement period.

Journalism Petrochemicals Petrochemical Equity Reporting