Shelkett worked for Diamond from 2007 to 2016. As National Sales Manager there, he oversaw their toys, collectibles, and print products, and managed a team of five sales reps. He moved to Bandai America in 2016 and was promoted to Sales Director there in 2021. In 2022 he moved to Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America, where he was Director of Sales, Commercial Team – Mass and Digital.

Former National Sales Director Is Back as Executive Director of Vendor Development, Toys & Merchandise
Posted by Brigid Alverson on September 14, 2023 @ 9:01 am CT

Diamond Comics Distributors has hired Ryan Shelkett as Executive Director of Vendor Development, focusing on toys and merchandise. He will be responsible for expanding Diamond’s footprint in that category.
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