Marketing Leadership Rotational Program

E. & J. Gallo Winery; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401k plans

Profit sharing

Employee wine shop access

Company holidays

Job summary

E. & J. Gallo Winery in Modesto, CA, offers a Marketing Leadership Rotational Program (MLRP) to develop the next generation of marketing leaders.

You’ll analyze data, partner with cross-functional teams, and prepare strategic presentations to support brand growth and commercial execution. The program provides structured learning, real-world business challenges, and broad organizational exposure, with opportunities to advance to higher responsibility through project work and professional

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university working towards a Bachelor's degree and will obtain degree by July 1, 2027.
• Required to travel by air and automobile up to 25% during the course of business.
• Required to be 21 years of age or older by July 1, 2027.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Launch your marketing career through the Marketing Leadership Rotational Program (MLRP), a structured development program designed to build the next generation of marketing leaders.
• You’ll analyze consumer, customer, and business data to uncover trends and support strategic decision-making.
• You’ll partner with cross-functional teams, contribute to business reviews and planning activities, develop presentations for key stakeholders, and gain exposure to brand strategy, consumer insights, and commercial execution.
• Through market visits, collaborative projects, and enterprise-wide initiatives, you’ll build a foundation in how brands grow, compete, and win in the marketplace.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Self-motivation

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Teams

Syndicated data systems (IRI, Flex, Spectra)

Job description

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

Launch your marketing career through the Marketing Leadership Rotational Program (MLRP), a structured development program designed to build the next generation of marketing leaders. In this full-time rotational program, you’ll analyze consumer, customer, and business data to uncover trends and support strategic decision-making. You’ll partner with cross-functional teams, contribute to business reviews and planning activities, develop presentations for key stakeholders, and gain exposure to brand strategy, consumer insights, and commercial execution. Through market visits, collaborative projects, and enterprise-wide initiatives, you’ll build a strong foundation in how brands grow, compete, and win in the marketplace.

This opportunity provides meaningful development through structured learning, real-world business challenges, and broad organizational exposure. You’ll participate in cross-functional projects, Agile team environments, and professional development experiences designed to prepare you for increasing responsibility throughout the program and your career. If you’re passionate about marketing, analytics, and leadership development, this is your opportunity to accelerate your growth, gain valuable business experience, and make a meaningful impact from day one.

What You’ll Need

• Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university working towards a Bachelor's degree and will obtain degree by July 1, 2027.
• Required to travel by air and automobile up to 25% during the course of business.
• Required to be 21 years of age or older by July 1, 2027.
• 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.

How You’ll Stand Out

• Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university working towards a Bachelors degree and will obtain degree by July 1, 2027 plus 2 years of professional communications, marketing or sales experience.
• Prior Gallo Marketing, Sales or Finance experience.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and skilled in managing multiple tasks in a team environment.
• Basic proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams, and syndicated data systems (e.g., IRI, Flex, Spectra).

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.
• We offer a broad salary range to allow for long-term growth. Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by multiple factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed between the entry point and middle of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors. 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 working on-site with no telecommuting option. You will be expected to live within a commutable distance.
• 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.