Sales Representative - Retail
Location: Elizabeth, NJ, US, 07201
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Date: Mar 20, 2026
Company: Gallo
Job Req ID: 106935
Job Type: Full-time
Work Category: Field
Application Close Date: 03/23/2026
Sponsorship: Not Available
Compensation: $ 55,000 (commission only)
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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 have 130+ brands (https://www.gallo.com/portfolio/) 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. (https://est1933.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/DocumentHandler/JobDescriptions/EQxlYQ9DfxpFrjB89jcoPxkB8DYzSqN3igko4xK6az9AWQ?e=ZDW4aP)
A Taste of What You'll Do
As a Sales Representative for Off-Premise accounts, you'll bring energy, product expertise, and an entrepreneurial mindset to every interaction. You'll build strong relationships with retail decision makers, understand their business needs, and deliver solutions that grow both our portfolio presence and their success. Your work will be rooted in curiosity, preparation, and an authentic passion for our brands.
In this role, you'll manage an assigned territory, plan each call strategically, and leverage data and insights to make compelling sales presentations. You'll ensure distribution goals are met, maintain accurate records, and provide hands-on service that strengthens long-term partnerships. From tastings and merchandising support to troubleshooting in-store challenges, you'll be a trusted resource to your accounts.
You'll also collaborate closely with merchandisers, guiding floor displays, shelf management, and cold box execution to maximize visibility and drive impulse sales. With a strong focus on professionalism, safety, and reliability, you'll represent the Gallo portfolio with pride and a commitment to excellence-every day, in every account.
What You'll Need
Bachelor's degree; OR Senior class standing at a college or university and a Bachelor's degree is successfully completed and confirmed by the time of hire OR High school diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate plus 4 years of sales experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; OR High school diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate plus 1 year of Gallo or affiliated or non-affiliated distributor merchandising or sales experience.
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Required to obtain a solicitor's permit as required by state/locality.
Required to travel by automobile to perform 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 lift and move cases of product that weighs up to 60 pounds including lifting overhead.
Required to work weekends for special functions/events when necessary.
How You'll Stand Out
Bachelor's degree plus 2 years retail sales experience or 2 years wine sales experience.
Skilled in demonstrating teamwork and leadership.
Experienced in planning and organizing work through effective project management and in presenting information effectively in one-on-one or small-group settings.
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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.
Gallo's policy is to afford equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and not to discriminate on the basis of race, traits associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles (such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law (including cancer and predisposing genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, familial status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation (actual or perceived), transgender status, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, reproductive health decision making, age, military or veteran status, domestic violence or sexual assault victim status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Nor will Gallo discriminate based on a perception that an individual has any of the foregoing characteristics or is associated with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.
Gallo will comply with state and local laws prohibiting discrimination for lawful out-of-work behavior, such as off-duty use of cannabis away from the workplace (subject to federal and state law exceptions), the existence of non-psychoactive cannabis metabolites in hair, blood, urine, or other bodily fluids as determined by a drug screening test (subject to federal and state law exceptions).
We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Gallo is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please let us know at 209.341.7000.
Gallo is enrolled in the Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program and will use the program to verify the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees as required.
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