Rob Barber

Results-driven Sales Professional and Entrepreneur with 8+ years of combined experience in retail management, small business ownership, and full-cycle B2C/B2B sales. Proven track record of driving revenue growth, maintaining high customer retention, and leading high-performing teams in competitive, highly regulated industries. Skilled in consultative selling, inventory strategy, digital marketing, and leveraging tech tools to streamline remote client engagement.

Vape Shop Owner & Managing Operator - Vapor Geek Inc - Pine, CO

(2022-01 - 2025-01)

• Founded, scaled, and managed overall operations for a successful retail business, driving consistent top-line revenue growth through direct consultative sales and strategic inventory management.
• Sourced, negotiated, and maintained B2B partnerships with regional and national distributors to secure competitive wholesale pricing and high-margin product lines.
• Applied consultative sales techniques to understand individual customer needs, resulting in high repeat-customer rates and strong brand loyalty.
• Managed digital outreach, social media branding, and local marketing initiatives to expand client reach and acquire new customers.
• Managed business finances, sales forecasting, inventory auditing, and compliance within a strict regulatory framework.

Vape Shop Manager - Conifer Vapor - Conifer, CO

(2017-01 - 2022-01)

• Oversaw daily floor operations, customer service standards, and sales targets for a fast-paced retail environment.
• Led a team of sales associates, providing hands-on training in product knowledge, upselling strategies, and conflict resolution to consistently hit monthly revenue goals.
• Managed inventory control, point-of-sale (POS) systems, visual merchandising, and product displays to maximize store walk-in conversions.
• Solved complex customer inquiries and provided expert product recommendations, ensuring a welcoming and informative buying experience.

Associate of Applied Science - Web & Graphic Design - Penn Foster (2002-01)