GALLO · 23 hours ago
Program Manager - Sales Leadership Development Program
Chicago, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern, Mid, Senior Level
$119K/yr - $187K/yr
4+ years expGALLO is a family-owned company with a rich legacy in the alcohol beverage industry, known for its commitment to cultivating the next generation of leaders. The Program Manager will lead initiatives to identify, recruit, and mentor high-potential candidates for the sales organization, fostering diversity and ensuring candidates thrive in their careers.
Wine & Spirits
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead programs that identify, recruit, hire, and mentor high-potential candidates for our sales organization and distributor partners
Build and maintain relationships with colleges and universities, sourcing outstanding entry-level talent and fostering diversity through targeted outreach
Create and manage internship programs, regional recruiting events, and mentoring initiatives
Partner closely with distributor sales teams, providing them with business-minded candidates and coaching them on best-in-class sales practices
Serve as a trusted advisor to winery and distributor leaders, pinpointing employees ready for advancement and presenting them for promotional opportunities
Drive innovation in recruiting strategies, from leveraging social media to implementing new outreach methods
Qualification
Required
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 heavy 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. 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
Preferred
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
Medical and dental coverage
401k plans
Profit sharing
Pet insurance
Company holidays
Access to an employee wine shop
And more!
Company
GALLO
We're proud to be home to the top wine and spirits brands in the U.S., including High Noon and Barefoot Wine.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Eder Javier Cuiriz
Consumer Journey Partner
Hilary Wright
Talent Acquisition Partner
Recent News
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2025-07-22
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