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Brian Geddes

Vice President of Sales

Brian Geddes - Vice President of Sales at Jane Technologies, Inc.



Profile Summary:


Brian Geddes is currently the Vice President of Sales at Jane Technologies, Inc., a leading cannabis eCommerce platform. His extensive career in sales and marketing is marked by diverse roles and consistent advancement in responsibility and leadership.

Professional Experience:


  • Vice President of Sales at Jane Technologies, Inc. (August 2020 - Present)

  • Leads the sales operations and strategy, promoting safe and regulated access to cannabis.

  • Instrumental in expanding the company's market reach and optimizing sales processes.

  • Head of Sales at Jane Technologies, Inc. (July 2019 - August 2020)

  • Oversaw the sales team and developed strategies to drive growth in multiple states.

  • General Manager for CA, AZ, and HI at Jane Technologies, Inc. (March 2018 - July 2019)

  • Managed operations and sales across three key states, contributing to significant regional growth.


Previous Work Experience:


  • Anheuser-Busch InBev (2014 - 2018)

  • Served in various roles including Trade Marketing Manager, Senior District Manager, and Senior Key Account Manager.

  • Completed an MBA Summer Internship in Brand Management.

  • Realty Income Corporation (2007 - 2014)

  • Held positions as a Research Associate, Financial Analyst, and Senior Financial Analyst, focusing on underwriting creditworthiness of retail tenants.


Education:


  • Master of Business Administration (MBA), The University of Chicago Booth School of Business (2015)

  • Specified in Marketing Management, Entrepreneurship, and Finance.

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles (2007)


Professional Interests and Activities:


  • Advocate for Cannabis Use:

  • Lifelong advocate for the cannabis plant and its potential to heal patients and enrich lives. Believes in the use of technology to facilitate access to cannabis efficiently.

  • Public Speaking and Thought Leadership:

  • Regularly participates in industry conferences and events such as SXSW, where he discusses trends and challenges in the cannabis industry.

  • Podcast host of "Canndid", focusing on personal journeys of entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry.


Key Achievements and Contributions:


  • Helped position Jane Technologies, Inc. as a leading platform in eCommerce for cannabis, leveraging his experience from the beer industry to enhance retail and brand conversations.

  • Contributed significantly to the regulated and safe access to cannabis through strategic leadership in sales and operations.

  • Promoted a shift in perceptions around cannabis retail, emphasizing the importance of appropriate technology solutions for specific industry needs.


Personal Insights:


  • Based in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, Brian Geddes is known for his direct communication style and his ability to explain complex subjects effectively to leadership and peers.

  • He is passionate about work-life balance and actively discusses this topic on professional networks.


Professional Connections:


  • Mia Hoffman - Director Of Sales Strategy & Operations at Jane Technologies, Inc.

  • Dominic Matteucci - Vice President Of Sales at PolyAI

  • Tony Bellagamba - Vice President Of Sales at Intapp


Publications and Media:


  • Regularly active on LinkedIn, sharing insights on work balance, cannabis sales, and eCommerce trends.

  • Featured on several platforms such as Grassroots Marketing and It Matters To Me Podcast, discussing the evolution of cannabis eCommerce and changing the stigma around cannabis.




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