Date: Sep 17, 2024
Company: E. & J. Gallo
Why Gallo?
With a global portfolio of over 100 unique wine and spirits brands, we are the largest family-owned winery in the world. Apply Today! Our Brands. Your Future.
This position will be based in Las Vegas, NV and requires regular travel within your assigned territory. Occasional travel to company sites may be required as needed.
Are you passionate about luxury spirits and eager to make a significant impact in Fine Dining, Mixology-driven On Premise accounts, and Premium Retail? Gallo is seeking a dynamic individual to drive product distribution and maximize sales within an assigned geographical area, encompassing both brick-and-mortar and online retail spaces.
In this role, you will aggressively pursue volume, revenue, and consumer event objectives, promoting our prestigious brands across high-end accounts. You will manage and drive sales of our luxury portfolio, fostering consumer preference through regular sales calls and strong account relationships. As a key player, you will coordinate with Customer Development, Shopper Marketing, and Business Intelligence teams to deliver unforgettable customer and consumer experiences. Acting as a trusted partner and consultant, you will ensure the right product placement and seamlessly transition from account activation to strategic digital business planning.
We champion creativity and innovation, encouraging you to think boldly and take calculated risks. You will stay informed on global and local market trends, organize impactful evangelist initiatives, and support educational efforts for consumers and distributor reps. Managing all Gallo Standards of Performance, you will also oversee your T&E budget and overall finances. Your entrepreneurial mindset will drive future-focused change, while your market intelligence will enhance sub-channel management and consumer activation strategies.
As a Gallo Ambassador, you will host events and leverage social media to promote our brands within your community. We prioritize inclusivity and compliance with quality, environmental, and safety regulations, ensuring a respectful and safe work environment. If you are ready to take ownership of your career and help elevate the Gallo brand, we invite you to apply and join our innovative team.
To view a full job description, please click here.
What You Will Need:
- MBA degree with a concentration in Wine & Spirits plus 4 years of Sales, Hospitality, Culinary Supplier/Wholesaler, or Tasting Room experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; OR Bachelor’s Degree plus 5 years of Gallo winery sales or Gallo affiliated or non-affiliated distributor sales experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; OR Bachelor’s Degree plus 6 years of Alcohol Beverage Sales, Luxury Sales or Hospitality, Culinary, Supplier/Wholesaler, or Tasting Room experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; OR High School Diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate plus 9 years of Alcohol Beverage Sales, Luxury Sales, or Hospitality, Culinary, Supplier/Wholesaler, or Tasting Room experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility.
- Required to be 21 years of age or older.
- 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.
- Previous work with owned social media and networks.
- Required to travel by air and automobile up to 25% during the course of business.
- Experience with Event or Hospitality Management.
- Sommelier, WSET level 3, CSS, CSW, CSE, CEFS, CSSC or equivalent certification or in process of obtaining within 6 months of employment.
- 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.
What You Will Set You Apart:
- Bachelor’s Degree plus 8 years of Alcohol Beverage Sales, Luxury Sales or Hospitality, Culinary, Supplier/Wholesaler, or Tasting Room experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility. OR High School Diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate plus 11 years of Alcohol Beverage Sales, Luxury Sales, Hospitality, Culinary, Supplier/Wholesaler, or Tasting Room experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility.
- Sommelier, WSET level 3, CSS, CSW, CSE, CEFS, CSSC or equivalent certification(s).
- Established Alcohol Beverage network, personal interest, bias to engage and go deeper, proven inquisitiveness.
- Established relationships within the luxury industry.
- Demonstrate a depth of knowledge and personal passion/curiosity for wine & spirits.
- Experience selling Gallo premium or luxury brands.
Compensation:
- Hiring salary range posted: $86,700 - $130,100 / year
- Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by factors such as the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
Perks & Benefits:
- This position includes a competitive benefits package.
- This position is eligible for bonus and car program.
- Please click here to view our full list of benefits or click here to watch our video.
Gallo does not sponsor for employment based visas for this position now or in the future.
Expected to Close On: 09/22/2024
Job Posting ID: 104949
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Gallo’s policy is to afford equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees and not to discriminate on the basis of race, traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles (such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law (including cancer and predisposing genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, familial status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation (actual or perceived), transgender status, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, reproductive health decision making, age, military or veteran status, domestic violence or sexual assault victim status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Nor will Gallo discriminate based on a perception that an individual has any of the foregoing characteristics or is associated with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.
Gallo will comply with state and local laws prohibit discrimination for lawful out-of-work behavior, such as off-duty use of cannabis away from the workplace (subject to federal and state law exceptions), the existence of non-psychoactive cannabis metabolites in hair, blood, urine, or other bodily fluids as determined by a drug screening test (subject to federal and state law exceptions).
We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Gallo is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at 209.341.7000.
Gallo is enrolled in the Department of Homeland Security's E-Verifying program and will use the program to verify the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees as required.