Danielle Tyler

Commander
DISC Type : D

Senior Director of Merchandising & Planning at Dansko

West Grove, Pennsylvania, United States

Overview

Danielle Tyler is the Senior Director of Merchandising & Planning at Dansko, bringing over 20 years of progressive leadership in retail. She has managed billion-dollar categories at DSW and is a graduate of Bowling Green State University. Colleagues frequently describe her as a dynamic, strong, and caring leader.

An authentic and resilient leader, Danielle is passionate about developing strong, collaborative teams and building robust working relationships. She is committed to driving positive results and effectively managing teams through periods of change. Her personal interests include The Walt Disney Company.

While at DSW, she successfully increased sales for key styles by 65% over a three-year period through strategic assortment planning.

Personality Overview

Candid & Clear

Decisive

Very Quick

They respond well to strong and respectful communication.  They like to move fast and expect the same from others. They are not always relationship oriented.

Topics They Care About

Retail Merchandise Planning
Her core expertise, with over two decades of experience managing multi-billion dollar financial plans and inventory for major footwear retailers.
Team Development
Consistently praised for her ability to build, mentor, and inspire high-performing teams, fostering a culture of trust and high expectations.
Assortment Optimization
Proven ability to drive significant sales growth by analyzing trends and reforecasting key styles to enhance the customer experience.

Media Appearances

Danielle has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2023
Senior Director of Merchandising & Planning at Dansko
4-2021 - 3-2023
Sr. Director Merchandise Planning at DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse
8-2016 - 4-2021
Director Assortment Planning at DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse
10-2014 - 8-2016
Director Merchandise Planning at DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse

Education

Bachelor of Arts - BA from Bowling Green State University

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Insights For Selling To Danielle

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates

DONT's

  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Danielle is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Danielle

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Danielle move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Danielle take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And Danielle

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