Wine & Spirits Professional: Supplier, Distributor or Retailer!
  • Pleasant Hill, California
  • September 25, 2025

Dynamic and results-driven sales executive with over 30 years of leadership in the Beer, Wine & Spirits industry, with a strong track record of driving volume and profit growth across complex, multi-state markets. Proven expertise in managing divisional sales strategy, optimizing price structures, and leading high-performing sales and execution teams to exceed KPIs and long-term strategic goals. Skilled in developing and executing brand programming, managing distributor relationships, and implementing performance management systems to enhance team capabilities. Adept at using data-driven insights (IRI, Nielsen, VIP) to guide competitive pricing, track scan/DA effectiveness, and identify launch and market opportunities. Recognized for mentoring talent, aligning cross-functional priorities, and delivering sustained commercial impact in both emerging and established markets

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E-mail
TedCarmon195@gmail.com
Phone Number
9259982902
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Education

B.S. - Finance @ California State University, Sacramento
Sep 1985 — Jun 1992

Experience

Regional Sales Manager - West @ Castle Brands Inc. (a Pernod-Ricard division)
Jan 2018 — Aug 2025

Led the execution of chain account strategy and trade development across 12 Western U.S. states, managing the
full regional P&L and distributor network to drive growth in key national and regional retail accounts.
• Spearheaded chain account strategy for all retailers including AVP, Safeway, Costco, Total Wine,
BevMo!, & Whole Foods, aligning trade programs with brand initiatives to exceed volume and value
targets.
• Built and maintained executive-level relationships with retail buyers and category managers, ensuring
alignment between supplier objectives and retailer goals to drive category share.
• Led a cross-functional team in the execution of marketing activations, leveraging syndicated data and
shopper insights to optimize budget, promotional planning, and overall brand presence.
• Directed P&L management, forecasting, and inventory planning for the region, ensuring alignment of
pricing strategy and promotional ROI with overall business objectives.
• Drove a successful RTM transformation at BevMo! / GoPuff for key brands, optimizing distribution
models to improve operational efficiency, profitability and reduce costs.
• Managed team performance through regular reviews, coaching, and performance huddles, promoting a
culture of accountability and collaboration.
Key Achievements:
✔ Increased performance in major accounts by implementing tailored regional strategies and leveraging
consumer data to optimize product assortment and pricing.
✔ Launched multi-market initiatives that resulted in a 20% growth in depletions and significant gains in shelf
placements.
✔ Led the execution of quarterly trade calendars, aligning supplier programming with regional retailer
requirements, driving consistent execution and improved results.

VP of Wine, GMM @ Beverages & More!
Jan 2016 — Oct 2017

Developed and executed category strategies across 150+ retail locations, optimizing supplier engagement and
ensuring alignment with corporate and regional goals. $350MM in revenue.
• Drove +15% YoY revenue growth through strategic marketing, promotional calendars, and mix
optimization, significantly improving chain account performance.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with commercial finance, merchandising, and supply chain teams to align
forecasts with sales and inventory targets, ensuring profitability and inventory accuracy.
• Led national and regional negotiations with key suppliers to execute successful marketing programs,
resulting in increased market share and retailer engagement.
Key Achievements
✔ Successfully implemented omni-channel marketing initiatives and optimized product assortments, improving both in-store and online sales.
✔ Developed and implemented an integrated Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system that streamlined communication and program execution, boosting overall supplier satisfaction.

Category Manager (Buyer), Spirits @ Beverages & More!
Mar 2010 — Jan 2016

Oversaw $380M spirits category including pricing, supplier negotiations, and promotional calendar development.
• Spearheaded supplier-funded promotional planning and execution, collaborating with distributors to align
brand goals and field activation.
• Implemented data-driven assortment planning using POS, IRI/Nielsen data to optimize shelf presence and
SKU productivity.
• Led seasonal planning (OND, summer programs) and ensured programming success through
collaboration with sales and marketing.

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