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Jim Ryan

@jimryan

I build beverage brands, field teams, and lasting trade partnerships.

United States
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I've built beverage brands, sales programs, and field teams across national and multi-state markets. At Diageo Hospitality Partnership, I manage Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine as the primary field representative, coaching regional representatives and delivering trade education, marketing programs, and account growth.

I founded Myris Nutmeg Liqueur and scaled it from concept to national distribution, owning brand strategy, sales, supply chain, and full P&L. I personally sold into 150+ independent accounts, raised $250K in outside capital, and earned a Double Gold medal at the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Earlier, I built Hendrick's Gin's national ambassador program at William Grant & Sons, growing it from one role to a seven-person field organization. I've also led consumer education, portfolio growth, trade activations, beverage purchasing, and sales training throughout the spirits and hospitality industries.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Territory Manager & Field Team Lead

Diageo Hospitality Partnership

Jun 2023 - Jul 2026 (3 years 1 month)

Managed a three-state territory as the primary field representative, building and maintaining long-term relationships with trade partners and accounts. Coached and guided a team of regional field representatives, delivering training and marketing programs to trade partners and exceeding distribution targets.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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Salesforce

Certified Agentforce Sales Foundations, Sales

2026 -

Pursuing the Salesforce Certified Agentforce Sales Foundations certification, in progress as of 2026.

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Wine & Spirits Education Trust

Level 2 Certification, Spirits

2013 - 2013

Grade: Pass with Distinction

Completed the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (Level 2) Spirits certification with distinction in 2013.

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New York University

Bootcamp, Integrated Marketing & Communications

2012 - 2012

Completed an Integrated Marketing & Communications Bootcamp at New York University in 2012.

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Beverage Alcohol Resource

Certification, Beverage Alcohol

2008 - 2008

Earned the Beverage Alcohol Resource (BAR) Certification in 2008.

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University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fine Arts

1997 - 2001

Earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts from 1997 to 2001.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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