Tyler Carroll
Graduate, 2014
Tyler graduated from Elanora High School in 2014. After graduating Tyler enrolled in a Marketing degree at Griffith University and was awarded the degree in 2017.
His journey in the marketing world began throughout his studies as an eager marketing intern for several notable brands such as Shine+ Drink, where he quickly demonstrated a keen eye for market trends and innovative marketing tactics.
Tyler's career took a significant leap when straight out of university he secured a graduate marketing & sales role with the multinational power tool brand, Hilti. This experience sharpened his marketing acumen, allowing him to craft effective strategies to target diverse markets and bolster sales. In late 2020 Tyler moved across to the leading equipment rental solution provider Shore Hire where after a short stint as an account manager in Brisbane he moved into a Marketing Executive role for a year before being offered a position on the Executive Leadership Team as the National Marketing Manager in mid-2022.
In a testament to his entrepreneurial spirit, 2020 saw Tyler venture into the world of direct-to-consumer business, founding Spark Performance Gum. Tyler grew the start-up rapid energy chewing gum brand as the sole founder. While still working a full-time job he managed to quickly grow the business to a team of 3 staff, being stocked in over 10 of Australia’s leading sports and nutrition retailers as well as trusted by elite professional sporting teams such as the Queensland Reds, Fremantle Dockers, and Australian Track Team. Tyler grew the brand to profitability within 6 months and acquired his leading competitor in 2022 before successfully exiting the business in mid-2023 to focus on his career within the Hire & Rental industry.
Tyler also bolsters an impressive property portfolio which he has built from very humble beginnings on the back of self-education and keen interests in wealth creation. Tyler's property story has been featured in the Gold Coast Bulletin, Courier Mail and on RealEstate.com.au
https://www.realestate.com.au/news/how-homeless-teen-cracked-the-property-market/
With his blend of education, hands-on experience, and entrepreneurial flair, Tyler is a true asset to any organisation he's a part of.
Tyler’s achievements in the Hire & Rental industry were acknowledged in 2024, when he was awarded the Young Professional of the Year at the Hire Industry Excellence awards. This award recognises Young Professionals who have made a contribution to the hire industry and thrived within the Young Professionals Development Program.
Earlier this year, Tyler was selected for the competitive International Leadership Exchange Program in the U.S.A, a program jointly run by the American Rental Association (ARA) and Hire and Rental Industry Association’s (HRIA). As Shore Hire was recently acquired by United Rentals, Tyler gained valuable insight into rental fundamentals during his time overseas with a strong focus on strategies to grow the United Rentals brand in Australia.