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Daniel Oblath

Daniel Oblath

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Experienced sales and client relations leader with a global perspective and deep expertise in luxury brand engagement, high-touch client experiences, and strategic business growth. Proven ability to develop and empower teams, fostering a high-performance culture that enhances client development strategies and revenue expansion. Adept at coaching and mentoring associates, implementing training programs, and cultivating a collaborative environment to drive success. Skilled in high-level hosting, relationship building, and personalized clienteling, ensuring an exceptional customer experience. Strategic visionary with a track record of leading elevated customer interactions, orchestrating prestigious events, and strengthening brand storytelling to surprise and delight clientele while reinforcing brand loyalty.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Advisor & Watch Lead

Cartier - Richemont North America
04.2024 - Current
  • Lead high-touch relationship-building initiatives, increasing client spend rate and brand loyalty.
  • Plan and execute elevated client experiences, crafting personalized appointments and unique engagement activations.
  • Consistently top performer across luxury KPIs, including appointment-driven business, data capture, and high-value/High Jewelry transactions.
  • Mentor and coach associates on clienteling techniques, sales strategies, and the Cartier selling ceremony.
  • Watch Lead responsible for leading sales growth in core and Fine Watchmaking segments.

Career Hiatus
08.2022 - 03.2024
  • Relocated to France following my wife's internal work transfer. Took time off to raise our three children.

Financial Analyst

PennyMac Financial Services
06.2021 - 08.2022
  • Consistently exceeding monthly loan quotas and awarded Top Loan Officer and Circle of Champions designations for outstanding sales achievements.

Sales Advisor & Watch Lead

Cartier - Richemont North America
08.2019 - 06.2021
  • Led monthly watch training sessions to improve storytelling, upselling strategies, and sell-through rates.
  • Developed both in-boutique and non-commercial activations to strengthen client relationships and brand loyalty.

Assistant Store Director & Cartier Ambassador

Tourneau
12.2017 - 08.2019
  • Supervised and mentored a team of six luxury sales professionals, coaching them on client engagement and brand storytelling.

Vice President, Global Sales & Strategic Alliances

Dura Trac
06.2016 - 12.2017
  • Led domestic and global sales teams to generate revenue for the company's modular event flooring product line across different distribution channels (hospitality/education/sporting events).
  • Collaborated with the U.S. Department of Commerce to organize international trade missions resulting in market penetration in Mexico, Peru, Chile, Bolivia, and Japan.

Senior Channel Manager, Hospitality

Signature Systems Group
08.2008 - 05.2016
  • Spearheaded business-to-business (B2B) account management initiatives dedicated to creating opportunities across the Hospitality, Education, and Military/Law Enforcement/Construction channels.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of California, Davis
01.2006

Skills

  • Strategic Visionary
  • Luxury Clientele Expertise
  • Luxury Event Leadership
  • Team Empowerment
  • Brand Storytelling
  • Cross Functional Collaboration
  • Cultural Fluency

Technical Expertise

  • Microsoft 365 Suite, CRM (SalesForce), Sales Analytics (PowerBI, Tableau), Enterprise Resource Planning (SAP Graphic User interface)

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working

Timeline

Sales Advisor & Watch Lead

Cartier - Richemont North America
04.2024 - Current

Career Hiatus
08.2022 - 03.2024

Financial Analyst

PennyMac Financial Services
06.2021 - 08.2022

Sales Advisor & Watch Lead

Cartier - Richemont North America
08.2019 - 06.2021

Assistant Store Director & Cartier Ambassador

Tourneau
12.2017 - 08.2019

Vice President, Global Sales & Strategic Alliances

Dura Trac
06.2016 - 12.2017

Senior Channel Manager, Hospitality

Signature Systems Group
08.2008 - 05.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of California, Davis

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