A multitalented executive with an outstanding record driving growth for firms in e-Commerce, global sourcing, private label, retail and wholesale distribution of a wide array of consumer and business products, including furniture, jewelry, electronics, computers, paper, games, HBA, hardware. toys music, books, office products, household goods and plastics. At companies such as International Cruise, DirectBuy, Edward Don, United Stationers and CompUSA, I aligned global sourcing, marketing, merchandising operations and sales to propel steeply rising revenues, profits and market share. Career includes proven success delivering results that consistently outperformed the competition, corporate expectations and market trends in startup, high growth and turnaround environments. Highly sought after and heavily recruited, Routinely called on to solve daunting business challenges, including in recent assignments as an interim executive and management consultant. Renowned for leveraging a combination of astute analytic skills, penetrating consumer insights and an uncanny ability for identifying the “next big thing” ahead of the crowd, Proven record of capturing a competitive advantage in crowded markets. I have managed budgets and P&L's in excess of $2B.I have made a strong impact by:* Planning & executing successful growth strategies for multi Million dollar companies* Finding new low-cost global strategic sourcing options* Driving nimble, proactive change management strategies* Carving out & honing an edge in highly competitive markets* Negotiating aggressive terms with suppliers to drive down costs * Identifying & seizing emerging markets & untapped opportunities* Creating high-impact marketing, branding & e-Commerce solutions* Fostering innovation, continuous improvement & organizational excellence* Assembling, mentoring & motivating high performance multidisciplinary teamsOthers have described me as natural leader, farsighted strategist, persuasive communicator and shrewd negotiator. mark_steinberg@msn.com 847-637-7027