Michael Duncan

About Michael Duncan

About:I am a seasoned Director of Licensing and Partnerships with over 10 years of experience in the entertainment, video game, anime, pop culture, and technology industries. I have a successful track record of introducing licensed products into major retailers across Canada and the USA, including FYE, EB Games, GNC, and GameStop.My expertise spans various critical areas, including Consumer Products, Licensing, Contract Negotiation, Sales, Marketing, Market Research, Brand Development, eCommerce, and Retail. As a robust and collaborative product management professional, I excel at navigating the intricacies of the licensing landscape.I have a demonstrated history of negotiating impactful licensing and partnership deals with world-class brands and top-tier video game publishers. Some noteworthy collaborations include:TOEI: One Piece, Dragon Ball Z, Fighters, Sailor MoonPokémonTOHO: My Hero Academia, GodzillaUbisoft: Assassin\'s Creed, Far Cry, Rainbow Six Siege, The DivisionAniplex: Demon Slayer, Full Metal AlchemistCrunchyroll: Jujutsu Kaisen, Darling in the FranXX, Haikyu, Free, Mob PsychoCapcom: Street Fighter, Devil May Cry, Monster Hunter, Resident Evil, Mega ManViz Media: Jojo\'s Bizarre Adventure, Bleach, Shonen Jump, Chainsaw ManKonami: Bomberman, YuGiOhMy passion lies in driving successful partnerships, building strong brand connections, and delivering results in the world of licensing and consumer products.Accomplishments:Throughout my career, I consistently achieved outstanding results, contributing to the growth and success of the organizations I\'ve been a part of. I take pride in my ability to forge and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, resulting in a significant increase in licensing revenue and market share. Notably, I spearheaded a strategic licensing initiative that led to a substantial revenue boost within the first year. Additionally, I successfully negotiated high-profile partnerships with globally recognized brands, positioning the company as an industry leader.Leadership & Strategic Vision:As a dynamic leader, I bring a strategic vision to licensing and partnerships, aligning business objectives with market trends. I have a proven track record of assembling and leading high-performing teams, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and innovation. In my most recent role, I played a pivotal role in developing and executing a comprehensive licensing marketing strategy, in tandem with our licensors, resulting in increased sales and exposure to millions of potential customers.

Experience

1. International Account Manager

   Brand Makers

   Jun 2014 — Present · Salt Lake City, UT, US

   As an International Account Manager for Brand Makers, I handle new and existing customers across North America and Europe. I work within a broad range of industries and bring new strategies and ideas to customers looking to effectively increase brand exposure and increase sales-Rookie of the Year first year in business-Generated close to 1mm in sales in calendar year 20•••00% commission based sales and client relations-Experienced International Traveler-Fluent in French-Manufacturing contacts in numerous parts of the world.