Corporate & Consumer Event Specialist

We are Gallo

We're a family‑owned company with a 90+ year legacy, consistently recognized as a Glassdoor 'Best Places to Work.' Gallo's sustainably driven, luxury wine portfolio includes iconic brands like Rombauer Vineyards, Pahlmeyer, Orin Swift Cellars, Louis M. Martini, J Vineyards & Winery, and Maze Row Wine Merchant (U.S. importer and exporter of fine wines).

As a Corporate & Consumer Event Specialist, you will bring Gallo's luxury wine portfolio to life through elevated, hospitality‑driven experiences that leave a lasting impression. You'll serve as the architect behind each event, translating client vision into thoughtfully curated engagements that reflect sophistication, precision, and a deep understanding of guest experience.

In this role, you'll lead the full lifecycle of event planning and execution across premier winery estates in Napa Valley, with additional support in Sonoma. From initial client engagement through post‑event follow‑up, you'll collaborate across teams, coordinate vendors, and design seamless experiences that delight guests and strengthen relationships. Your ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of detail will be key to delivering best‑in‑class events.

You'll also play a vital role in driving Direct‑to‑Consumer performance by contributing to wine sales, club acquisition, and guest engagement strategies. With a strong focus on both operational excellence and revenue impact, you'll help create memorable experiences that build brand affinity and long‑term value.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced, guest‑facing environment and are passionate about luxury hospitality, this is your opportunity to showcase your creativity, leadership, and business acumen while making a measurable impact.

• Bachelor's degree plus 4 years in event management, luxury hospitality, or direct‑to‑consumer experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; OR Associate's degree plus 6 years in event management, luxury hospitality, or direct‑to‑consumer experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; OR High school diploma or state‑issued equivalency plus 8 years of reflecting increasing levels of responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience executing high‑touch, client‑facing events with a strong focus on hospitality and guest experience.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex events simultaneously, balancing competing priorities, timelines, and stakeholders.
• Strong client relationship management skills with the ability to translate vision into refined, executable experiences.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and peak business periods.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain highly detailed, accurate records across multiple complex systems, ensuring consistency in client, financial, and event data throughout all stages of planning and execution.
• Required to be 21 years of age or older.
• Required to travel by automobile up to 15% during the course of business.
• 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 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.

• Experience with in luxury hospitality, private client programs, or premium brand environments, including engagement with high‑profile clients and external partners.
• Experience driving Direct‑to‑Consumer performance, including wine sales, club acquisition, or comparable revenue‑based outcomes.
• Strong business acumen with experience tracking event performance, ROI, or guest conversion metrics.
• Knowledge of luxury wine, winemaking, and wine service standards.

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