Ellen Hampel (Mishler)

Collaborator
DISC Type : si

Senior Merchandising Manager, Retail at Merrell

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Overview

Ellen is an experienced Senior Merchandising Manager for Merrell, with a background in planning and buying at Neiman Marcus Group. A Duke University graduate, colleagues describe her as a focused and organized self-starter who efficiently manages her time and quickly puts new ideas into action.

She is passionate about professional growth and industry leadership, actively participating in events like the Women in Retail Leadership Summit and Wolverine Worldwides Global Careers Conference. She shows a strong commitment to learning and connecting with peers to innovate within the retail sector.

Ellen takes a hands-on approach to leadership, personally visiting stores to motivate her teams for key sales events.

Personality Overview

Example Driven

Fair-minded

Good Listener

Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are.  They are more likely to go for proven solutions. Win-win scenarios can appeal strongly to them.

Topics They Care About

Retail Merchandising
Her career is built on merchandising, planning, and buying for major retail brands including Merrell and Neiman Marcus Group.
Women in Leadership
Demonstrates a clear interest by attending events like the Women in Retail Leadership Summit to connect with and learn from other leaders.
Team Motivation
She takes a hands-on approach, personally visiting retail locations to support and energize her teams before major sales events.

Media Appearances

Senior Merchandising Manager for Merrell Retail - My Framer Site. Featured in Brightstar Coach

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Work History

1-2023
Senior Merchandising Manager, Retail at Merrell
3-2021 - 1-2023
Planning and Allocation Manager at Merrell
7-2018 - 3-2021
Senior Merchandise Planner at Neiman Marcus Group
6-2014 - 7-2018
Assistant Buyer at Neiman Marcus Group
9-2013 - 5-2014
Marketing Associate at Wisteria

Education

2009 - 2013
Bachelor of Arts from Duke University
2004 - 2009
Education details unavailable from Forest Hills Central High School

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Exp : 16 Location : Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Job Level : Middle Designation : Senior Merchandising Manager, Retail at Merrell
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Insights For Selling To Ellen

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • If possible, involve their colleagues in the sales process
  • Use phrases like ‘trust me when’, ‘your team will love’ etc.
  • Show genuine interest in solving their problems

DONT's

  • Don’t get into excessive details unless prompted
  • Don’t sound very transactional
  • Don’t give the impression of being unproven or risky

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ellen is

  • Relationship and rapport play a major role, followed by low risk and the presence of proof points.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ellen

  • They are diplomatic when the need arises; they hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ellen move?

  • They can take their time to reach decisions, even while they stay engaged and friendly.
  • Can Ellen take some risk or not?

  • They are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Ellen

Personality Compatibility


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