Alexandra Olsen
About Alexandra Olsen
Alexandra Olsen serves as the Sr. Director of Wholesale at Casper, where she focuses on inventory optimization and trend analysis. With a background in retail and wholesale management, she has held various roles at companies such as Williams-Sonoma and Free People, demonstrating expertise in sales and partnership negotiations.
Work at Casper
Alexandra Olsen serves as the Sr. Director of Wholesale at Casper, a role she has held since 2019. In this position, she focuses on driving wholesale strategies and optimizing inventory management. Her responsibilities include trend analysis and negotiating key partnerships, which are essential for maintaining competitive advantage in the retail market. Olsen's experience in wholesale management contributes to her effectiveness in this role, where she champions innovative ideas that lead to significant change.
Previous Experience in Retail
Before joining Casper, Alexandra Olsen held several key positions in the retail sector. She worked at Williams-Sonoma, Inc. as the Director of Global Wholesale from 2015 to 2019, where she managed wholesale operations in Brooklyn, NY. Prior to that, she was a Wholesale Planner at rag & bone for seven months in 2015. Olsen also served as the Wholesale Product Manager at Free People from 2010 to 2015, where she developed strategies to exceed sales targets in a competitive retail environment.
Education and Expertise
Alexandra Olsen earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a focus on International Marketing from The Catholic University of America, completing her studies from 2005 to 2009. Her academic background supports her expertise in inventory optimization and systems implementation. Olsen specializes in trend analysis and has a proven track record of exceeding sales targets, particularly in fast-paced retail environments.
Early Career Background
Olsen began her career as an Account Management Associate at The Advisory Board Company, where she worked for eight months in 2009-2010 in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. This early experience provided her with foundational skills in client management and strategic planning. Her diverse career path has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of wholesale operations and retail dynamics.