SJ

Sean Johnson

Watch Industry Advisor | Business Strategist | Appraiser | Speaker | Writer | Passionate Collector 🕒

San Francisco, California

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  • Min Investment:

    $5,000.00
  • Max Investment:

    $50,000.00
  • Target Investment:

    $25,000.00

Work Experience

  • Consultant - Watches

    2024

  • Watch Advisor

    2024

2025

  • Business Development Specialist

    2025

2020

  • Consultant

    2020

    Provide industry insights to drive growth through strategic partnerships, facilitated the opening of retail spaces throughout Japan, Saudi Arabia, Europe, and the US, and drove pivotal marketing initiatives with leaders in the watch industry

  • Angel Investor

    2021

2021 - 2024

  • Director, Head of Watches

    2021 - 2024

    Appointed as the company’s first Head of Department - achieving a 5x growth in 24 months and surpassing revenue targets, set multiple company records including highest hammer price in 2022 and 2023, sold the top 8 watches in company history, led strategic marketing initiatives including key partnerships and events, secured consignments from new private clients and dealers, delivered industry presentations to private collectors, wealth managers, estate planners, and insurance companies.

  • Managing Director

    2018 - 2021

    Advised, developed, and managed C-suite strategic consulting business solutions for microbrands, startups, and established luxury firms, covering business plan creation, audits, market research, brand equity, storytelling, global expansion strategies, and consumer insights

2016 - 2019

  • Valuation Manager - Jewelry & Watches

    2016 - 2019

    Appointed to open and manage The RealReal's Flagship Jewelry and Watches Luxury Consignment Office, educated collectors on market dynamics, exceeded monthly revenue goals and velocity sales rate, successfully established new protocols and SOPs to streamline priorities, B2B price negotiation with dealers, manufacturers and wholesalers

2015 - 2016

  • Jewelry and Watches Specialist (Ecommerce)

    2015 - 2016

    Responsible for the launch of Sotheby's jewelry and watches online platform, curated auctions based on global market demand, helped develop Ecommerce business plan and growth strategy, facilitated internal operations plan and streamlined communications between departments, directed digital sales strategies with consultants

2013 - 2015

  • Jewelry and Watches Buyer

    2013 - 2015

    Authenticated, consigned, and purchased all types of pre-owned jewelry, watches, and diamonds, negotiated merchandise sales prices with dealers, approved B2B prices for overstock goods, developed strong repeat business and referral network