Sara Stauffer
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Results-oriented professional with extensive experience in wholesale management. Skilled in negotiation and teamwork, successfully implementing strategic initiatives that enhance product distribution and drive revenue growth. Committed to leveraging analytical skills to optimize operational efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Wholesale Manager
Tower Three LLC
Taunton, MA
06.2023 - Current
- Organized and led weekly meetings with customers to monitor sell-through rates and provide necessary support.
- Analyzed and logged daily sales data to identify trends and inform strategic decision-making.
- Monitored vault operations and executed weekly audits to guarantee precision and reliability.
- Executed strategies to maintain optimal shelf presence and product distribution across 100+ dispensary locations.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies for various SKUs to drive product awareness and sales growth.
- Conducted strategic counter negotiations with wholesale customers, focusing on mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Executed engaging promotional deals and sales tactics to drive customer interest and boost revenue.
- Led initiatives that resulted in surpassing quarterly goals and increasing sales by over 20% in my first year of oversight.
Inventory Specialist
Good Chemistry Nurseries
Worcester, MA
03.2021 - 06.2023
- Coordinated and recorded incoming orders to ensure accurate fulfillment.
- Coordinated vendor communications and managed purchase orders to streamline procurement operations.
- Led initiatives to gather insights from budtenders on product performance and preferences. Analyzed feedback to forecast sales trends and inform inventory decisions. Drove improvements in product offerings through strategic feedback analysis.
- Oversaw the integration of new SKUs into digital assets and menus, maintaining consistency and clarity across platforms.
- Achieved resolution of inventory discrepancies through effective problem-solving. Established standard operating procedures that significantly reduced the occurrence of errors.
- Evaluated sell-through rate data to uncover insights that drive sales performance and inform marketing decisions.
- Executed expiration date monitoring and devised unique methods to accelerate product distribution while maximizing vendor credit opportunities.
General Manager
Nu Kitchen
Worcester, MA
03.2018 - 03.2021
- Assessed inventory needs and placed weekly orders for fresh produce and meat, focusing on waste reduction.
- Coordinated ordering of paper products on a quarterly basis to support organizational needs.
- Evaluated and integrated potential vendors through structured interviews and onboarding procedures to support operational efficiency.
- Managed ongoing communication and collaboration with vendors to optimize service delivery and support business objectives.
- Engaged in strategic discussions to establish competitive pricing agreements with vendors.
- Monitored and analyzed margin performance, identifying opportunities for improvement and cost reduction.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, Massachusetts, MASkills
- Pricing strategy
- Promotional planning
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Negotiation
Timeline
Wholesale Manager
Tower Three LLC
06.2023 - Current
Inventory Specialist
Good Chemistry Nurseries
03.2021 - 06.2023
General Manager
Nu Kitchen
03.2018 - 03.2021
Associate of Applied Science -
Quinsigamond Community College