E&J Gallo Winery

Business Development Manager - Retail Wine

E&J Gallo Winery$124K — $187K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 4-6 years of relevant sales experience in wine, spirits, or hospitality-related roles.
  • Alternative qualification with a High School diploma and 8-10 years of relevant sales experience.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle required; a safe driving record is imperative.
  • Must be available for up to 50% travel by air and automobile during business hours.
  • Ability to lift and move products weighing up to 50 lbs.
  • Weekend and evening work schedule flexibility is a must.
  • Must be 21 years of age or older for compliance with alcohol laws.

Responsibilities

  • Drive growth by executing sales strategies within retail wine accounts.
  • Act as the primary Gallo representative, ensuring brand visibility in the market.
  • Analyze market trends and performance data to inform strategic recommendations.
  • Collaborate with distributors and internal teams to deliver annual sales plans.
  • Manage new product launches and consumer engagement initiatives effectively.
  • Coach and train distributor partners to elevate marketplace execution.
  • Serve as an ambassador for Gallo brands, fostering strong community relations.

Benefits

  • Medical and dental coverage available.
  • 401k plans and profit-sharing options offered.
  • Access to unique perks, including pet insurance and an employee wine shop.
  • Company holidays provided.
  • Supportive company culture focused on employee well-being.
Full Job Description
Job Req ID: 107573

Job Type: Full-time

Work Category: Field,

Application Close Date: 08/28/2026

Sponsorship: Not Available

Compensation: $124,800 - $187,200

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A Taste of What You'll Do

As a Business Development Manager - Retail Wine, you'll play a critical role in bringing GALLO's wine portfolio to life across retail accounts by executing sales strategies that drive growth, revenue, and long-term brand equity. Acting as the primary GALLO representative in your assigned state or states, you'll partner closely with distributor leadership and sales teams to translate strategic priorities into impactful marketplace execution.

In this role, you'll balance winery-facing strategy with distributor and field execution, focusing your time and resources on the highest-value opportunities. You'll assess market dynamics, analyze performance data, and leverage pricing mechanics to make informed recommendations that maximize contribution across the portfolio. By staying agile and responsive to shifts in winery direction and consumer trends, you'll help ensure our brands are positioned for sustained success.

You'll collaborate cross-functionally with distributor partners and internal teams to deliver annual sales plans, execute national programs, coordinate new item launches, and support consumer engagement initiatives. Through training, coaching, and market leadership, you'll influence execution at every level-while serving as a passionate ambassador for GALLO brands in the marketplace and local community.

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 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 travel by air and automobile up to 50% during the course of business.
  • Required to be 21 years of age or older.
  • Required to lift and move product weighing up to 50 lbs.
  • Required to employ an alternative work schedule to include weekends and evenings.
  • Required to obtain a liquor license as required by state/locally.
  • 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.
  • Required to be 18 years or older. This may be in addition to other age 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, Market Development Manager Sr, or Account Manager 2; OR Bachelor's degree plus 7 years of external alcohol sales experience to include spirit sales experience.
  • Direct managerial or supervisory experience with sales, retail, or on-premise employees, such as District Manager, Area Manager, State Manager, or Field Marketing Manager.
  • Demonstrated experience selling or marketing GALLO brands and building strong internal and external customer relationships through data-driven decision making.


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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.

The Fine Print
  • The Company does not sponsor for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.
  • We offer a broad salary range to allow for long-term growth. Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by multiple factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed between the entry point and middle of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors. In addition to the salary, this position may be eligible for bonuses, incentive plans, or participate in tasting room tip pools, as applicable.
  • This position will be based in the location(s) specified in the job posting and requires regular travel within your assigned territory. Occasional travel to company sites may be required as needed.
  • It is the Company's policy for job postings to be open to internal candidates for a minimum of 5 days and to external candidates, if applicable, for a minimum of 3 days.


About E&J Gallo Winery

E&J Gallo Winery is a wine and spirits company. The company produces and distributes a variety of wines, including table wines, sparkling wines, and dessert wines. E&J Gallo Winery also produces and distributes spirits, including brandy, gin, rum, tequila, and vodka. The company's products are sold in more than 100 countries around the world. E&J Gallo Winery is the largest family-owned winery in the world.
Learn more about E&J Gallo Winery
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1933

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