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