Associate Buyer, Wine

About the Role

Total Wine & More is seeking a detail-oriented, process-driven Associate Buyer to join our growing Merchandising team in Bethesda, MD. In this role, the Associate Buyer supports the Wine buying team to drive sales volume and achieve margin targets while managing critical processes and data maintenance. The position oversees the end-to-end new item process from setup to execution, ensuring accurate data entry, system updates, and compliance. Additional responsibilities include developing reports and providing analysis on assortment, inventory, replenishment, and vendor performance. This role works closely with Compliance, Suppliers, Supply Chain, Concierge and stores to support business initiatives and ensure alignment with strategic goals. The ideal candidate is highly organized, process-focused, and comfortable managing large volumes of data with precision. Strong relationship-building skills are essential to collaborate effectively across teams. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking to build a career in merchandising. The Associate Buyer reports to the Director, Wine.

You will

• Oversee new item process; set up, ongoing item maintenance, compliance
• Oversee product development process, sampling, pricing, item projections, and order writing

• Support supplier management, negotiations, and performance management using KPIs, analytics, and strong problem-solving skills
• Analyze Data for forecasting future buys, trends, and inventory
• Evaluate and support educational opportunities and in-store events with suppliers that create superior customer experiences
• Organize and manage concierge process and coordination

• Leverage interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders across the business 

• Support team with additional projects and strategies as needed, including process improvement and company initiatives 

You will come with

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• 1+ years retail buying, planning or allocation experience        
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office-Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook 
  • Strong understanding of Excel (Pivot tables, VLookups, Xlookups)
• Basic understanding of SQL queries, and using them to extrapolate data
• Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities with efficiency and attention to detail
• Must excel at keeping tasks, tight deadlines, and stakeholders aligned, and you bring structure to fast-paced or evolving environments
• French language skills & French wine knowledge are a plus but not required

We offer

• Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Generous store discounts 
• Health care plans (medical, prescription, dental, vision) 
• 401(k), HSA, FSA, Pre-tax commuter benefits 
• Disability & life insurance coverage 
• Paid parental leave 
• Pet insurance 
• Critical illness and accident insurance 
• Discounted home and auto insurance 
• College tuition assistance 
• Career development & product training 
• Consumer classes 
• & More! 

Grow with us

Total Wine & More is the country's largest independent retailer of fine wine, beer and spirits, and we continue to grow our footprint year over year. Total Wine offers exciting and unique career opportunities across the country and in our corporate office. Our strength is our people. We have a commitment to training and career growth, all in an environment that values new ideas and teamwork. If you share our entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for providing best-in-class customer experience, take a moment to apply or learn more at https://careers.totalwine.com/!

Total Wine & More considers several factors when establishing compensation. Estimated salaries determined by third parties have not been validated by Total Wine & More. Compensation may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, market location, job-related knowledge, skills and/or experience.

Total Wine & More is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Total Wine & More makes reasonable accommodations during all aspects of the employment process, including during the interview process. Total Wine & More is a Drug Free Workplace. 

The information provided above indicates the general nature and level of work required of the position and is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities or qualifications. Benefits list is only a highlight of some of the benefits offered to team members; eligibility for certain benefits apply.