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Scott Morgan

Scott Morgan

San Jose

Summary

Analytical and results-oriented Chain / General Market Execution Manager with a focus on strategic partnerships and sales execution. Known for leveraging data insights to improve pricing strategies and drive retail visibility across key accounts.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Chain Execution Manager - West Region

Bacardi
West Region
05.2026 - Current

Drive Price Execution Across West Region

  • Analysis pricing guardrails across West Region
  • Create AD execution files for West Region
  • Ensure scans / QDs are implemented, cross reference against COA's, and report what margins chain accounts are running.

Lead Sales Merchandising Platform

  • Create and implement Chain Merch. strategy for West Region
  • Manage POS for West Region from start to finish. Budgets, POS ordering windows, implement POS strategies that align with brand ask.

Sr. State Manager — CA Chains

Bacardi
California
09.2023 - 04.2026

• Lead California chain business strategy across key retail accounts, improving sales performance, distribution, and KPI attainment.

• Direct cross-functional sales execution with distributor leadership, brokers, and chain partners.

• Develop and implement chain-specific programming strategies that improve promotional effectiveness and retail visibility.

• Manage strategic relationships with distributor executives, chain buyers, and retail partners.

• Lead POS management and merchandising initiatives, including centralized inventory tracking and execution planning.

• Utilize Nielsen and Numerator reporting to evaluate promotional effectiveness and pricing trends.

Market Manager — CA Regional Chains

Bacardi
California
02.2021 - 09.2023

• Managed regional chain business across key California accounts including BevMo, Save Mart, Raley’s, Stater Bros, and Smart & Final.

• Partnered with SGWS distributor teams and account executives to drive chain ads, programming, and new distribution.

• Worked directly with chain merchandising teams to ensure execution of promotions and in-store activation programs.

• Supported Nielsen growth through strategic incentive programs and merchandising initiatives.

Market Manager – General Market (ON/OFF Premise)

Patron Spirits
Bay Area, CA
07.2017 - 02.2021

• Built strong business relationships with key on- and off-premise accounts throughout the Bay Area.

• Developed and executed innovative account programs to drive YOY growth and increase brand visibility.

• Led executive event activations including AT&T Pro-Am, Fast Start, and Patrón Cup.

• Conducted quarterly business reviews with distributor leadership teams.

Chain Merchandise Manager – NCA Chains

Patron Spirits
Northern California
09.2015 - 07.2017

• Helped create and implement chain merchandising initiatives across Northern California accounts.

• Developed new chain merchandising standards, distributor KPIs, and execution processes.

• Improved retail execution and merchandising consistency through entrepreneurial problem-solving.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Communication

California State University – Chico
Chico, CA
05-2009

Skills

    Experienced sales and management professional with 13 years of success across supplier, distributor, state chain, general market and merchandising leadership within the beverage industry Proven ability to lead chain strategy, drive retail execution, and build strategic partnerships across all sectors in the Spirits Industry

CORE SKILLS

• Distributor Management

• POS Management

• Nielsen Analysis

• Strategic Planning

• Merchandising

• Leadership Development

• Budget Management

• Retail Programming

Timeline

Chain Execution Manager - West Region

Bacardi
05.2026 - Current

Sr. State Manager — CA Chains

Bacardi
09.2023 - 04.2026

Market Manager — CA Regional Chains

Bacardi
02.2021 - 09.2023

Market Manager – General Market (ON/OFF Premise)

Patron Spirits
07.2017 - 02.2021

Chain Merchandise Manager – NCA Chains

Patron Spirits
09.2015 - 07.2017

Bachelor of Science - Business Communication

California State University – Chico
Scott Morgan