The Company of Master Jewellers (CMJ) and the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) have boosted cooperation, launching a joint task force aimed at increasing mutual sales and membership services.
As part of the enhanced collaboration, NAJβs Jewellery, Education and Training (JET) qualifications will be promoted by CMJ, the UKβs largest jewellery buying group, to its members. CMJ members can now benefit from a reduced fee for JET qualifications, including the popular Jewellers Certificate and Diploma, as well as the more specialist Business Development and Management Diplomas.
A new incoming JET essentials training programme is also eligible for CMJ discount, of which companies can apply to the Benevolent Society for full or part funding for their employees.
βCMJ and NAJ both want the industry to sell more jewellery and watches,β CMJ Consultant and interim business leader Helen Dimmick said. βWe will promote our mutual sales and services by focusing our joint resources on providing industry solutions,β she added. βThe CMJ, which aims to βLead, Engage, Enhance,β and NAJ will actively promote each otherβs businesses.β
CMJ will direct members to NAJ for appropriate courses as they offer excellent relevance, content and value
βIn return, we appreciate the NAJ will proactively champion the membership benefits of being part of CMJ,β Helen Dimmick said.
NAJ Chief Executive Simon Forrester said: βItβs an exciting time for both NAJ and CMJ. By identifying complementary products and services with a strong relationship in place, Iβm confident that we can work closely together to offer the best service to our membership communities.β
The enhanced partnership takes effect immediately with NAJ strengthening its presence at the CMJ Autumn event on August 4-5 at the Hilton Metropole in Birmingham, and growing its attendance at the CMJβs regional meetings scheduled this year.
βOur regional meetings have been a huge success. The NAJβs attendance, input and contribution will be very welcome going forward,β Helen Dimmick said.
