Jackson Family Wines is partnering with Republic National Distributing Co. to create the Accelerate Program that will provide an opportunity for a diverse group of participants to receive a comprehensive sales training and an immersive wine education through a structured path, including ongoing trainings, structured onboarding, transition plans, performance reviews and mentorship. Upon successful completion of the Accelerate Program, individuals will have earned on the job experiences and knowledge to continue to be leaders in the wine industry and advance their career opportunities.
“Republic National Distributing Co. is a valued sales and distribution partner for us and we’re proud to collaborate with them on this important initiative to bring more diversity within the sales ranks and provide career training and advancement opportunities for all groups that have been historically underrepresented in our industry,” said Bill O’Connor, EVP-Sales at Jackson Family Wines.
Bob Hendrickson, RNDC Chief Operating Officer said, “RNDC has long recognized the need for underrepresented talent in our industry and we are proud to take these intentional steps to build a diverse pipeline. By partnering with Jackson Family Wines in this inaugural program, we are creating models and processes that introduce the beverage alcohol industry to those who may not know the incredible career opportunities available to them.”
The Accelerate Program will be conducted in three phases:
- Phase 1: Participants will experience life as an RNDC Wine Sales Representative.
- Phase 2: Participants will build on the foundation and dive deeper into sales distribution by working as a Wine Specialist.
- Phase 3: Participants will expand their understanding and expertise on wine sales and broaden their development to include people management while also focusing on their individual career path objectives.