E&J Gallo Winery

Corporate & Consumer Event Specialist

E&J Gallo Winery$81K — $121K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree plus 4 years in event management or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience executing high-touch, client-facing events focused on hospitality.
  • Ability to manage multiple complex events and prioritize effectively.
  • Strong client relationship management skills with an eye for detail.
  • Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.
  • Ability to maintain accurate records across various complex systems.
  • Must be at least 21 years old and possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the full lifecycle of event planning and execution.
  • Translate client vision into memorable, curated guest experiences.
  • Collaborate with teams and coordinate with vendors to ensure event success.
  • Drive Direct-to-Consumer performance through engagement strategies.
  • Maintain high attention to detail while multitasking on various events.
  • Track event performance metrics to enhance future initiatives.
  • Engage in post-event follow-ups to strengthen client relationships.

Benefits

  • Medical and dental coverage.
  • 401k plans with profit sharing.
  • Access to pet insurance.
  • Company holidays.
  • Special access to an employee wine shop.
  • Additional perks to be discussed during the interview.
Full Job Description
Job Req ID: 107449

Job Type: Full-time

Work Category: Onsite,

Application Close Date: 07/30/2026

Sponsorship: Not Available

Compensation: $ 81,000 - $ 121,400

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A Taste of What You'll Do

As a Corporate & Consumer Event Specialist, you will bring Gallo's luxury wine portfolio to life through elevated, hospitality-driven experiences that leave a lasting impression. You'll serve as the architect behind each event, translating client vision into thoughtfully curated engagements that reflect sophistication, precision, and a deep understanding of guest experience.

In this role, you'll lead the full lifecycle of event planning and execution across premier winery estates in Napa Valley, with additional support in Sonoma. From initial client engagement through post-event follow-up, you'll collaborate across teams, coordinate vendors, and design seamless experiences that delight guests and strengthen relationships. Your ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of detail will be key to delivering best-in-class events.

You'll also play a vital role in driving Direct-to-Consumer performance by contributing to wine sales, club acquisition, and guest engagement strategies. With a strong focus on both operational excellence and revenue impact, you'll help create memorable experiences that build brand affinity and long-term value.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, guest-facing environment and are passionate about luxury hospitality, this is your opportunity to showcase your creativity, leadership, and business acumen while making a measurable impact.

What You'll Need
  • Bachelor's degree plus 4 years in event management, luxury hospitality, or direct-to-consumer experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; OR Associate's degree plus 6 years in event management, luxury hospitality, or direct-to-consumer experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; OR High school diploma or State-issued equivalency plus 8 years of event management, luxury hospitality, or direct-to-consumer reflecting increasing levels of responsibility.
  • Demonstrated experience executing high-touch, client-facing events with a strong focus on hospitality and guest experience.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple complex events simultaneously, balancing competing priorities, timelines, and stakeholders.
  • Strong client relationship management skills with the ability to translate vision into refined, executable experiences.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and peak business periods.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain highly detailed, accurate records across multiple complex systems, ensuring consistency in client, financial, and event data throughout all stages of planning and execution.
  • Required to be 21 years of age or older.
  • Required to travel by automobile up to 15% during the course of business.
  • 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 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
  • Experience within luxury hospitality, private client programs, or premium brand environments, including engagement with high-profile clients and external partners.
  • Experience driving Direct-to-Consumer performance, including wine sales, club acquisition, or comparable revenue-based outcomes.
  • Strong business acumen with experience tracking event performance, ROI, or guest conversion metrics.
  • Knowledge of luxury wine, winemaking, and wine service standards.

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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.
  • 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. 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 working on-site with no telecommuting option. You will be expected to live within a commutable distance.
  • 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
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7,000 employees
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Founded
1933

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