I’m a purchasing and merchandising professional who drives superior performance and innovation across a portfolio of brands, retailers, and other strategic partners. Throughout my career, I have found that negotiating great deals and building strong business relationships is the best way to maximize profit margins and revenue. I’m known for my exceptional ability to build external relationships, hold partners accountable, and optimize partner relationships and performance. I offer proven experience in the commercial environment with demonstrated ability for complex commercial and contractual negotiations, competitive market analysis, and cultivating strong business relationships. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: • Boosted Abelcine’s YOY revenue/profits 134% and netted $KK in additional marketing funds during 2019. • Achieved exponential revenue and profit growth with multiple vendors in first 12 months after launch of Abelcine’s e-commerce initiative. Notable results include: – Quasar: >2,600% revenue growth and >3,300% profit growth – Atomos: >1,100% revenue growth and >5,000% profit increase – LaCie: >13,450% revenue increase and >16,000% profit gain • Facilitated C&A Marketing’s 300% revenue growth, in less than 5 years after its acquisition of Ritz Camera. Here on LinkedIn, I’m actively seeking career opportunities that will leverage my broad category experience, market knowledge, and expertise in inventory control, material management, and strategic purchasing/procurement/retail/e-commerce merchandising. I’m also looking to network and connect with other professionals in my field. I can be easily reached at 347.276.1144 or yossb@live.com, and I also welcome your InMails and connection requests.