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Tyler Bell

Tyler Bell

Fayetteville

Summary

As an Associate Merchant at Walmart, I leverage my six years of experience and my skills in trend analysis, sales, and retail category management to deliver profitable and customer-centric solutions for the Fashion Plumbing, Bath Hardware, and Toilet Seat categories in D12.


I work with a cross-functional team of merchants, planners, suppliers, and replenishment to identify market opportunities, develop assortment plans, negotiate prices, and manage inventory. I also use data-driven insights and customer feedback to optimize the product mix, pricing, and promotions across multiple channels and platforms. My mission is to provide high-quality and affordable products that meet the diverse needs and preferences of Walmart's customers

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Merchant

Walmart
03.2018 - Current
  • Responsibility for categories totaling $252M GMV.
  • Develop and execute a multi-year strategy that put our customer first and helped Walmart win in the market
  • Collaborate and provide direction to internal support teams (planning, replenishment, marketing, mods, etc.) to ensure we exceed our customer’s expectations and our financial goals
  • Successfully exceeded all categories financial metrics including sales, profit, inventory, and market share
  • Identified and leveraged key supplier relationships to drive cohesive initiatives that benefited both parties
  • Mentored junior team members in merchandising best practices, fostering professional development and career growth opportunities within the organization.
  • Leveraged strong analytical skills to evaluate sales data, driving better-informed buying decisions that maximized profits.

General Manager

Alumni Hall
06.2015 - 03.2018
  • Opened a new store location, recruited and trained staff of 15+.
  • Exceeded targeted sales goals by 12% since opening.
  • Highest Average Dollar Per Sale in company, two years in a row.
  • Aided the buyers in assortment and category planning
  • Analyzed marketing information and translated it into strategic plans.
  • Worked closely with the district manager to formulate and build the store brand.
  • Monitored customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts.

Retail Store Manager

Camping World
11.2013 - 06.2015
  • Boosted revenue by 15% for two consecutive years.
  • Consistently ranked in top 5 of company on membership sales and conversion.  
  • Surpassed revenue goals in six consecutive quarters.  
  • Ran weekly and monthly sales reports to analyze business trends and make recommendations.
  • Managed the purchasing process for the entire store.  
  • Ordered parts and products for store based on customer need.
  • Drafted business plans, budgets and quarterly and semi-annual business reviews.  
  • Completed weekly schedules according to payroll policies.  
  • Addressed customer inquiries and resolved complaints.  

Brand Manager

Gap Inc.
02.2012 - 11.2013
  • Oversaw daily operations for staff of 22 employees.    
  • Maintained brand integrity in all areas of visual display.    
  • Mapped merchandise flow and product placement.  
  • Trained and coached team members to meet productivity standards.
  • Provided in the moment coaching on sales floor to staff to reward good behavior and to redirect when needed

Education

BBA - Business

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
2017

Skills

  • Vendor relationship management
  • Team management
  • Project organization
  • Planning and coordination
  • Market research, forecasting and analysis
  • Cross-functional team management
  • P&L Management
  • Inventory management
  • Merchandising
  • Negotiations expert and strong deal closer
  • Merchandising Strategies
  • E-commerce management

Timeline

Associate Merchant - Walmart
03.2018 - Current
General Manager - Alumni Hall
06.2015 - 03.2018
Retail Store Manager - Camping World
11.2013 - 06.2015
Brand Manager - Gap Inc.
02.2012 - 11.2013
University of Arkansas - BBA, Business

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