Program Manager - Sales Leadership Development Program

E. & J. Gallo Winery • Chicago, IN

20h

About The Position

At GALLO, we believe in cultivating the next generation of leaders who will shape the future of our industry. We are seeking a dynamic talent development professional to lead programs that identify, recruit, hire, and mentor high-potential candidates for our sales organization and distributor partners. In this role, you will create meaningful career opportunities, help individuals reach their full potential, and strengthen the long-term success of our teams. You will build and maintain relationships with colleges and universities, sourcing outstanding entry-level talent and fostering diversity through targeted outreach. By creating and managing internship programs, regional recruiting events, and mentoring initiatives, you will ensure that candidates have the tools, training, and guidance needed to thrive. Your ability to connect with people, inspire confidence, and communicate effectively will be essential in closing top talent and supporting their professional growth. This position offers the opportunity to partner closely with distributor sales teams, providing them with business-minded candidates and coaching them on best-in-class sales practices. You will serve as a trusted advisor to winery and distributor leaders, pinpointing employees ready for advancement and presenting them for promotional opportunities. Your efforts will help maintain a robust talent pipeline while driving innovation in recruiting strategies, from leveraging social media to implementing new outreach methods. We value inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Your work will impact careers, shape futures, and contribute to Gallo’s legacy of excellence. If you are passionate about connecting people with opportunities, developing talent, and building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve, we invite you to join us. Together, we’ll raise the bar for recruiting and mentoring in the wine industry while making a lasting difference in people’s lives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of Gallo winery sales, Gallo affiliated or non-affiliated distributor sales, Gallo sales HR, or Gallo sales recruiting experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility OR Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of external selling experience; OR High school diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate plus 8 years of Gallo winery sales, Gallo affiliated or non-affiliated distributor sales, Gallo sales HR, or Gallo sales recruiting experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility OR High school diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate plus 9 years of external selling experience.
• Experience managing projects.
• Required to be 21 years of age or older.
• Required to see, smell and taste wine and spirits as part of job duties.
• 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 airplane or automobile up to 50% during heaving recruiting seasons to visit regional colleges, universities, or employees and 25% the rest of the year.
• 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.
• Required to be 18 years or older.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of Gallo winery sales, Gallo affiliated or non-affiliated distributor sales, Gallo sales HR, or Gallo sales recruiting experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility.
• Experience managing demands, accepting criticism and constructive feedback, while being extremely adaptable and flexible.
• Skilled in effective communication techniques that proactively keep others informed while appropriately expressing ideas and thoughts verbally and in written form.
• Experience presenting new recruiting concepts to leadership.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level