Michael Kier Email & Phone Number

New York, Us

A brand-building, sales and marketing consultant agency for products and service oriented companies in the beauty, food (dry goods) and entertainment industries. In short, we help brands in three ways: 1) prepare a brand to hit the market 2) bring the brand to market 3) manage reps, broker and accounts once in marketWe are your outsource resource who will assist in getting your new business on the right path and/or to help fill in the voids in your existing business. Armed with a virtual network at our disposal, we identify sales solutions in e-commerce and brick-n-mortar for both domestic and international distribution through prestige, big box, grocery, specialty, spa and luxury retailers. In addition, we offer brand management in sales reps, broker networks and internal teams to increase profitability. We partner with web design teams for development of site features, content and lead generation. Our team drives creative direction and overall strategy for product, branding and online marketing, social media and e-commerce websites. We assist in developing innovative, cost effective marketing strategies and tactics to generate brand loyalty and repeat sales applicable to US and International markets. For some, we have been tasked for all three and some we have only needed to handle one or two of the aspects, all depending on the goals and current position. Our goal is to help you seize the opportunity of your future.

Oversaw operations, sales, and marketing for 80 (and growing) sustainable brands for e-commerce and brick-n-mortar domestic/international distribution through big box, specialty, and luxury retailers. Architect of the award winning three tiered business model, “fusion distribution solution”. Promoted within six months from VP of Sales to Managing Director.

One of the largest digital platforms for sustainable products. Oversee 115 sustainable brands for e-commerce and domestic/international distribution through big box, specialty, and luxury retailers.

Consulting in areas distribution, production, marketing and strategic planning for full length film, "Dark Jungle."

New York, Ny, Us

Handled 300 luxury accounts in the United States through 12 sales representatives. Increased total spa sales volume 112%. Increased sales volume at Top 25 accounts 45% (Miraval, Canyon Ranch, Cosmopolitan Las Vegas, etc.) Reduced “lost accounts” 95% in three years. Opened 48 highend account such as Canyon Ranch Spa Clubs Queen Mary 2, Regent & Oceania Cruise lines. Consulted on new product development of first treatment line designed for face and body called NATURE including booster series. Implemented 1st tradeshow sponsorship.

Entertainment think-tank covering areas of distribution, content and production. Produced multiple award winning documentary,"A Bridge Life: Finding Our Way Home." Consulted on sales with Documentary Channel, Netflix, etc... Co-wrote short,"Betrayed", featured as one of the first narrative films shot on the Canon EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR.

Lead a team of 15 representatives overseeing 300 accounts (dept store, spa and independent boutiques) in the United States. Increased total sales volume 97% in two years as well as sales volume at Top 25 accounts by 18% in two years. Reduced “lost accounts” 75% in two years. Expanded Internet distribution. Established 1st international warehouse in Canada. Hands on for new product development expanding foundation range. Established in-house PR with magazine editors. Assisted in development of first national advertising campaign.

Managed over 30 accounts (dept store, Sephora, spa) in the Northeast. Increased total sales volume 68% in one year. Established and maintained Z.Bigatti’s highest volume department store, Saks, NYC. Established marketing contacts with magazine editors (i.e. Glamour, O Magazine, WWD, etc.)

New York, New York, Us

Interviews: Style – Celebrity Weddings, New York Magazine, Health, and miscellaneous Internet articles. Promotional appearances: Oxygen.com w/ Bliss founder Marcia Kilgore and several television news programs. Assisted in development of first makeup: Bliss Gloss.

Raised the status to the largest theatrical makeup supplier in the Mid-Atlantic with the increase in product lines and sales volume. Pioneered the popular CEO seminars with Ben Nye, Bob Kelly, Kryolan, Linda Seidel. Established and developed workshops for major theatres, US Government and Universities such as Shakespeare Theatre, U.S. Army, etc. Executed 1st mail order catalog and 10 trade show circuit.

Bachelor Of Arts, In Arts And Humanities, Theatre

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