Tyler Russell
Tulsa | United States
Skills
No information
Interests
Running
Mtn biking
Road cycling
Observed trials
In my own words
— TylerHighly organized outside sales representative who consistently achieves sales objectives while effectively growing brand awareness through ever-present market penetration and development.
Possesses deep technical acumen along with excellent communication and negotiation skills to close deals and drive sales achievements. Known for ability to support customers as a technical advocate throughout the entire sales process.
Trajectory
Sep 2016 — Jul 2018
Consultant · Specialty Sports Consulting
Gerson Lehrman Group
Feb 2017 — Nov 2017
General Manager · Phat Tire Bike Shop
Downtown Tulsa
Optimized inventory forecasting, sales trends by category & product, and reduced expenditures while ensuring payroll remained within budget.
Responsible for all buying, merchandising, budget, scheduling, and daily business operations.
Dec 2015 — Dec 2016
Architectural Specification Sales, Eastern OK · Smith Lighting
Independent Commercial Lighting Rep Agency
$40M+ annual sales for Oklahoma territory
Acuity Brands, Lithonia, Lutron, and 50+ additional specialty commercial Brands
Jun 2015 — Nov 2015
Territory Manager, Northern California · Advanced Sports International
Directly managed customer accounts for all of Northern California and Reno, NV with both present (Over 140+ accounts) and prospective dealers.
Sep 2013 — May 2015
Southeast US Sales Manager · BMC Switzerland
Maintained and managed a 9 state territory including:
TX, OK, LA, AR, TN, MS, AL, GA, & FL with extensive travel (90%).
Focused on strategic planning, sales development, and account management.
Responsible for 2 complete territory demo fleets.
Jun 2011 — Aug 2011
Independent Manufacturer's Representative, South Florida · Advanced Exercise Sales
Independently contracted for the South Florida market to represent:
Easton Bell Sports, Focus Bicycles, Clif Bar, Orca, Sugoi Clothing, Ryders Eyewear, Defeet, G-Form, Feedback Sports, Marin Bikes, Madfiber, and Ogio.
May 2008 — Feb 2010
Independent Manufacturer's Representative, TX, OK, LA, AR · Techline Rep Group
Maintained and serviced over 140 accounts in TX, LA, OK, & AR.
Independent manufacturer's representative contracted by:
Easton Bell Sports, Haro & Masi Bicycles, Zoot Sports, Veltec Sports, Sidi, Speedplay, Pacific Health Labs, Drymax Socks, and Colnago.
Mar 2004 — May 2004
General Manager · Trek Bicycle Store of Tulsa
Retail IBD, Tulsa, OK
