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Kristen Eyler

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Co-Founder at Rise Collective Consultants at Rise Collective Consultants
📍 Mill Valley, California, United States

Kristen Eyler is a merchandising executive and co-founder of Rise Collective Consultants, leveraging over 20 years of experience from Williams-Sonoma, Inc. to guide retail brands. A graduate of Bucknell University, colleagues describe her using adjectives like creative, dedicated, and detail-oriented, highlighting her passion for driving growth through strategic product development and assortment building.

Outside of her professional life, Kristen is family-oriented. Her mother relocated to Mill Valley, California, to be closer to Kristen, her sister, and her grandchildren, suggesting she values close family connections. Her background includes attending Camp Onaway, pointing to an appreciation for outdoor and community activities from a young age.

Her most memorable career moment was watching artisans in Asia bring a rug she had helped design to life before her eyes.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder at Rise Collective Consultants
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Mill Valley, California, United States
Personality Overview

How Kristen shows up

Optimistic
Consensus Focused
Story Driven

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word.

Priorities

Topics Kristen cares about

Retail Merchandising
Her entire 20+ year career, including senior roles at Williams-Sonoma and her current consultancy, is centered on merchandising strategy and execution for major retail brands.
Go-to-Market Strategy
As a consultant, she specializes in crafting compelling go-to-market strategies that resonate with customers and pinpoint new revenue opportunities for brands.
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Career

Work history

5-2022
Co-Founder at Rise Collective Consultants
Rise Collective Consultants
1-2023
Consulting Member
The Upside
1-2016 - 7-2020
Director/DMM of Merchandising : Furniture - Pottery Barn Kids
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
11-2014 - 12-2015
Director/DMM of Merchandising: Furniture - PBteen
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
4-2011 - 10-2014
Director/DMM of Merchandising : Decorative Accessories - PBteen
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
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Media appearances

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Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Bucknell University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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