Job Req ID: 106474

Job Type: Full-time

Work Category: Field

Sponsorship: Not Available

Compensation: $115710 - $173470

We are GALLO

We're a family-owned company with a 90+ year legacy, that's consistently recognized as a Glassdoor "Best Places to Work." We have 130+ brands in our total alcohol beverage portfolio including wine, malt, spirits, and ready-to-drink beverages. We're home to the #1 wine and spirits brands in the U.S. - Barefoot Wine & High Noon and are the official sponsors of the NFL, NHL, UFC, and PGA of America.

A Taste of What You'll Do

Are you ready to drive growth, forge connections, and champion exceptional products in the Malt Beverage industry? GALLO is seeking a passionate, results-driven Business Development Manager to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will be the face of Gallo brands, responsible for executing innovative sales strategies, maximizing revenue, and cultivating strong relationships with distributor networks and on-premise accounts across your assigned territory. Your ability to strategically prioritize opportunities, adapt to market dynamics, and leverage pricing insights will be critical in driving our success.

As a Business Development Manager, you'll seamlessly balance supplier-facing responsibilities with field execution. You'll collaborate closely with distributor leadership, holding them accountable for the execution of GALLO programs while negotiating objectives and incentives that align with our vision. Your entrepreneurial mindset and passion for innovation will shine as you lead the implementation of national promotions, coordinate product launches, and identify growth opportunities with precision. Whether conducting sales training, leading luxury wine events, or engaging with consumers at industry events, you'll embody the role of a GALLO ambassador, advocating for our brands and leveraging modern tools like digital marketing and technology to amplify our impact.

At GALLO, we celebrate diversity and inclusion, ensuring every voice is valued and every perspective enriches our team. We're committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, where your contributions can truly shape the future of our business. If you're ready to embrace ownership, drive change, and make a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in redefining the Malt Beverage landscape-your journey toward innovation and growth starts here.

What You'll Need

•  Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of GALLO winery sales, marketing, or affiliated or non-affiliated distributor sales experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; OR Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of wine or spirits sales, marketing, restaurant/hospitality, or distributor experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; OR High school diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate plus 8 years of GALLO Winery sales, marketing, or affiliated or non-affiliated distributor sales experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; OR High school diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate plus 10 years of wine or spirits sales, marketing, restaurant/hospitality or distributor experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility.
•  Candidate is required to have a valid driver's license, a safe driving record and reliable vehicle (if applicable) at the time of hire. This position will undergo a motor vehicle check (MVR) to confirm a history of safe and responsible driving. If needed, candidate must obtain the appropriate state driver's license based on the position's location within 30 days of hire.
•  Required to be 21 years of age or older.
•  Required to obtain liquor license as required by state/locality.
•  Required to travel by air and automobile up to 50% during the course of business.
•  Required to see, taste, and smell wine and perform product tastings as part of job functions.
•  Experience demonstrating strong leadership selling, time management, public speaking skills.
•  Required to travel to company offices, sites, and/or meeting locations for onboarding, training, meetings, and events for development, department needs, and business delivery up to 5% of the time, with or without reasonable accommodation. This may be in addition to travel requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.

How You'll Stand Out

•  Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of GALLO winery or distributor sales experience to include a prior rotation as a Portfolio Consultant, Business Development Manager, Program Manager Sales-LDP, Business Intelligence Manager or Account Manager 2; OR Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of external alcohol sales experience to include Malt Beverage experience.
•  Direct managerial/supervisory experience with sales, retail, or Malt Beverage employees (e.g. District Manager, Area Manager, State Manager, Field Marketing manager, etc.)
•  Experience with selling or marketing GALLO products.

Our Benefits & Perks

We are committed to providing competitive compensation, perks, and a culture that supports your well-being. Benefits depend on your work category and may include medical and dental coverage, 401k plans, profit sharing, pet insurance, company holidays, access to an employee wine shop, and more! Additional information will be provided before your first interview.