Michael Blicher Rasmussen has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Michael Blicher started their career in the Danish Army as a Private Grenadier from 1989 to 1997. Following this, they worked as a Sales Representative for Port Island // Joe's Studio, where they played a significant role in establishing and growing the maritime brand. Michael Blicher then joined Key West as a Sales Manager, responsible for increasing sales and managing a sales representative.
From 1999 to 2001, Michael worked as a Sales Manager for Seaside at BackTee A/S, overseeing the sales of their maritime collection to approximately 80 customers. Michael Blicher then joined Blend A/S as a Sales Manager Scandinavia, where they successfully launched Blend Shoes in 2001, achieving a substantial increase in turnover and managing a sales team.
Michael continued their career at BTX Footwear, initially as an Agent responsible for selling various brands before becoming an International Sales Manager, overseeing the sales of multiple brands worldwide and achieving significant growth in turnover. Michael Blicher then moved on to minimum distribution, where they served as CEO and Owner, launching minimum male & female apparel in emerging markets and designing and launching the ESER shoe brand in Scandinavia and Germany.
In 2011, Michael joined Jack & Jones as the Country Sales Manager for Footwear & Accessories, relaunching multiple brands in various markets and achieving substantial sales growth. Lastly, they worked at hummel International as an International Key Account Manager, responsible for developing and maintaining key accounts in Europe, the UK, and the UAE, negotiating contracts with various organizations, and managing direct sales as well as licenses to distributors and agents.
Overall, Michael Blicher Rasmussen has a strong track record of success in sales and international account management roles, consistently achieving growth and delivering results throughout their career.
Michael Blicher Rasmussen's education history begins in 1987 when they attended Aarhus Business College and studied Business. In 1990, they then attended Uncle Sam and worked as a Sales Assistant. In 1991, they enrolled in the Sports Academy and studied Handball, Gymnastics, and Psychology. During this time, from 1988 to 1993, they also served in the Danish Army as a Specialist in the Patrol Unit. Finally, in 2012, Michael attended KF Andersen Leadership Academy Switzerland, where they obtained a Diploma in Business and Leader Management with a focus on "The Will to Lead."
October, 2013 - present