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E & J GALLO WINERY Business Development Manager - OP Wine & Spirits in Cincinnati, Ohio
Job Req ID:106795 Job Type:Full-time Work Category:Field Application Close Date: 02/04/2026 Sponsorship:Not Available Compensation: $118560 - $177840 Gallo Privacy Policy We are GALLO 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 of America. View our Corporate Values and Mission Statement here. A Taste of What You'll Do Join GALLO as a Business Development Manager - On Premise Wine & Spirits and lead the growth of our brands across your assigned state(s). You'll be the trusted GALLO representative for on-premise accounts and distributor partners, executing the sales plan, driving revenue, and maximizing contribution by focusing time and resources on the highest opportunity accounts. You'll build collaborative relationships with distributor leadership, negotiate objectives and incentives, oversee program implementation, and ensure our national promotions and new item launches convert into measurable sales. In this role you'll balance winery-facing strategy with field execution, translating market data into pricing and forecasting recommendations, managing POS and A&P planning, and delivering training and tasting experiences to build sell-through. You'll leverage technology and digital marketing assets to monitor performance, identify opportunities, and guide distributor teams. You'll make strategic, choiceful decisions about where to invest time-pivoting quickly as market dynamics change-and hold partners accountable for execution while supporting career development of field resources when applicable. We're seeking someone who brings entrepreneurial ownership, strong commercial judgment, and a collaborative mindset. You'll be expected to gather market intelligence, control business expenses responsibly, and act as a brand ambassador at events and in the community. Comfort selling luxury offerings, leading consumer-facing activations, and coaching distributor staff is important. This role supports inclusive talent development, participates in recruiting activities, and champions safe, compliant operations. GALLO is committed to a diverse and welcoming workplace. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds who are driven by results, curiosity, and innovation to apply. If you're energized by building partnerships, driving strategic execution, and growing premium wine and spirits brands, bring your leadership and passion to GALLO. 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 a