Mike Lauter ★ Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Roswell, Georgia, United States

Assume acting executive roles for clients managing retail sales, eCommerce, marketing, licensing, and supply chain. Interface with client creative team to develop retailer-specific programs in apparel, toys, novelty, impulse. Special focus on Asia sourcing in China, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia. Developed USA-based manufacturing contacts for short lead-time delivery. Secured tens of millions of dollars in new business on behalf of clients during 2020.

Lake Forest, Ca & Atlanta, Ga

Placed and sold-through company collectible and impulse products in trendiest retail outlets, such as Hot Topic, Urban Outfitters, and Barnes & Noble. Maximized company's current national and international distribution channels with increased attention to marketing reps and global distributors. Strategic look at the sales process making changes to sales solicitation format, promotional plans, and retailer exclusives. 🏢 Cryptozoic Entertainment is dedicated to the concept of “fans first” striving to develop the most creative and sought-after products for pop culture enthusiasts worldwide. The team aims to inspire gamers and collectors around the globe.

Tempe, Az

Managed all North American and international sales, direct reports, distributors, rep organizations. Navigated cultural differences in product and approach with international distributors and retailers. Co-supported major licenses with retail programs: Walking Dead and Assassin’s Creed with Walmart, Target.

Roswell, Georgia, United States

Provide consultative and creative expertise to clients in toy and consumer goods industries. Assume critical and leadership roles in financing, product development, design, sourcing, & trade show presentation for clients. Advise in areas of preschool, educational, construction, electronics, and arts & crafts products.

Cranbury, Nj

Company is well know for its imaginative and role play products that integrate with a variety of historical and modern themes. Products are fascinating to children and highly valued by parents and educational practitioners. Company distributes its toy system, consisting of around 30 different play themes, in 100 countries and employs more than 4,400 people.

Atlanta, Ga

Designed and manufactured innovative craft activities, stationery, and toys for all ages. Concentrated on Asia sourcing and distribution to value chains.

Columbia, Sc

Managed direct territory managers, key accounts, and retail merchandisers. Earned "President's Roundtable" award for quota attainment. Negotiated multi-million-dollar closeout deal with TJ Maxx stores (largest company sale at the time).

Atlanta, Ga

Focused on personal products for feminine hygiene and incontinence.