Senior Market Development Manager - Retail

Job Req ID:106254

Job Type:Full-time

Work Category:Field

Application Close Date: 08/07/2025

Sponsorship:Not Available

Compensation: $100600- $151000

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We're a family-owned company with a 90+ year legacy, that's consistently recognized as a Glassdoor "Best Places to Work." We have130+ brands in our total alcohol beverage portfolio including wine, malt, spirits, and ready-to-drink beverages. We're home to the #1 wine and spirits brands in the U.S. - Barefoot Wine & High Noon and are the official sponsors of the NFL, NHL, UFC, and PGA TOUR.

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A Taste of What You'll Do

Are you ready to elevate Gallo brands to new heights in the retail sector? We are seeking a dynamic Senior Market Development Manager to join our team and drive the sale and distribution of our renowned brands. In this role, you will execute sales and marketing strategies, maximize distribution, and grow our business with key strategic accounts. Your insights into distributor deal structures and competitive pricing will be crucial in identifying market opportunities and sharing them with management.

We value diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to creating a workplace where every team member feels respected and valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Your role will involve working closely with distributor personnel to execute monthly programs, close sales gaps, and expand points of distribution. You will draw on your expertise to influence high-value accounts and make strategic decisions that drive growth.

Our ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a proven track record in market development and a deep understanding of the retail industry. You will plan your time strategically to maximize sales, train and coach distributor representatives, and gather market intelligence to identify competitive opportunities. Your ability to make sound business decisions and optimize resource allocation will be essential in this fast-paced environment.

If you are passionate about driving sales, fostering relationships, and promoting our brands, we invite you to apply. Join us and become a Gallo Ambassador, advocating for our brands through events, social media, and community engagement. Together, we will achieve exceptional results and shape the future of retail. Apply now and be part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of Gallo winery or distributor sales experience to include rotations as either an Area Manger or Account Manager 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 to include rotations as either an Area Manager or Account Manager reflecting increasing levels of responsibility.
• Skilled communicator and ability to collaborate and influence external or cross functional stakeholders.
• 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, public speaking skills.
• 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.

How You'll Stand Out

• 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; OR Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of external alcohol sales experience to include retail experience.
• Experience selling or marketing Gallo brands.

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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 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.

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