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Michael Kish: VP, Sales and Business Development

Michael Kish

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VP, Sales and Business Development
United States
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Surf/skate/snow; outdoor lifestyle
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Fashion
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Outdoor
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RISE Life Science

VP, Sales and Business Development | 09/2018 - Current

Senior Executive team member for a health/wellness business that built a brand incubation platform with the mission of building an ecosystem of innovative products for the Health & Wellness industry. We built our business model around providing a premium line of products that identify specific industry differentiators while also having the ability to develop customized SKUs for our partners. Key responsibilities include: • Business development and client management • Strategy analysis/implementation • Large scale budget creation and management • Employee management and growth strategist • Partnership lead
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Brand Sense Partners

Senior Director, Sales and Marketing | 03/2015 - 08/2018

Senior leadership that oversees all client interaction and strategy execution. Key responsibilities include: • Management of all client-based strategies with a CPG focus (PepsiCo, Starbucks, Frito Lay, Bundaberg) • Development of relationships with Key Accounts and nationwide personnel (Brand Teams, Territory Sales Managers, Large Format/Small Format Managers, etc.) • Management of Regional Managers that conduct multi-leveled Marketing initiatives (National, Regional, Local) in over 200 key markets in the U.S.A. • Strategy development with specific demographics for Innovation/Incubation brands (Experiential Marketing, Assisted Sales Programs, Consumer Analytics, etc.)
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Competitor Group

Director of Marketing Development | 03/2013 - 03/2015

Head of internal Marketing Department that oversees initiatives for a global product with a specific audience. Key responsibilities include: • Management of Marketing and Advertising initiatives for internal business divisions including Print, Email Marketing, Creative Services, Social Media, Grassroots and Digital Services • Management of Regional Managers and Marketing initiatives in over 50 markets Nationwide • Establish and develop relationship with National/Regional/Local vendors • Responsible for building cohesion between Marketing Department and internal business units (Sales, Charity, PR, Print Media, Merchandise, Travel) • Creating and maintaining multi-million dollar budgets and cost flows • Responsible for development and analysis of all Marketing initiatives from a budgetary standpoint Director of Marketing PGW Experience
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SKECHERS USA, Inc

National Event Manager | 02/2000 - 03/2009

Lead for all activations and special events that built brand awareness across the SKECHERS USA, Inc. portfolio. Responsibilities included: • Manager of all corporate events and tradeshows for SKECHERS USA and its licensees (Marc Ecko Footwear, 310 Footwear, Michelle K Footwear, Mark Nason Footwear, Zoo York Footwear, Kitson Apparel, Kitson Footwear, Avirex Footwear, Kids Fashion Footwear) • Management of all trade and consumer events for a sales force of over 100 representatives with a budget in excess of $10MM • Planned and executed all facets of WSA, MAGIC, ASR, Surf Expo and all other national, regional and local rep shows (over 100+ annually) • Marketing team member involved with all components of corporate marketing and advertising including the creation of national campaigns, photo shoots, radio and television commercials and sponsorships • Developed internal relationships with Sales, Finance, Design, Production and Retail Operations
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University of San Francisco

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