Senior Associate Manager - Shopper Marketing

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$113K/yr – $170K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own on-premise market development with clear ownership of national accounts, distributor partnerships, and brand elevation; drive distribution, pricing, and program execution using data and cross-functional collaboration.

  • Own national on-premise growth across key accounts and distributor partnerships.
  • Translate performance data into actionable strategies for account prioritization and program design.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives across digital, e-Retail, and field teams to strengthen engagement and brand presence.

Job Description

Responsibilities - As a Market Development Manager Sr – On Premise, drive growth and success of our brands across key national on-premise accounts. - Partner closely with distributor teams and strategic customers to execute sales and marketing strategies that deliver measurable results. - Identify opportunities to grow distribution, optimize pricing, and elevate brand presence. - Influence high-value accounts, coach distributor partners, and ensure execution of monthly programs. - Strategically prioritize time to focus on opportunities that drive the greatest business impact. - Analyze performance data and identify competitive insights to translate into action. - Lead initiatives that strengthen engagement with customers and consumers; act as brand ambassador for our portfolio. - Collaborate cross-functionally, support digital and e-Retail initiatives, or motivate distributor teams. Requirements - Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of Gallo winery or distributor sales experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; OR Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of CPG sales experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; OR High School diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate plus 7 years of Gallo winery or distributor sales 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 obtain liquor license as required by state/locality. - Required to travel by air and car in order to execute job functions. - Required to see, taste, and smell wine and perform wine tastings as part of job functions. - Required to be 21 years of age or older. - Required to Travel by air and automobile up to 25% during the course of business. - Experience demonstrating strong leadership, selling, time management, and public speaking skills. Nice_to_have - Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of Gallo winery or distributor sales experience to include a prior rotation as a Spirits Development Specialist Sr, Market Development Manager, Market Development Manager Sr, or Account Manager 1 - Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of external alcohol sales experience to include on-premise experience - Skilled communicator and ability to collaborate and influence external or cross-functional stakeholders - Experience selling or marketing Gallo brands - Skilled in anticipating future consequences and trends accurately, can create competitive strategies and plans. Benefits - medical and dental coverage - 401k plans - profit sharing - pet insurance - company holidays - access to an employee wine shop
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We're proud to be home to the top wine and spirits brands in the U.S., including High Noon and Barefoot Wine. We serve as the official wine and vodka sponsors for the NFL, NHL, UFC, and PGA of America. Our commitment to our people, products, and customers is unwavering and evident in everything we do.Gallo Careers | Our Brands. Your Future.

Founded in 1933
Modesto, California, USA
5.4K employees (494 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
50.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
36%
Direct
53.8%
Referral
6.8%
Social
2%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~5.4K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
394 (7% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
5