Associate Buyer, Wine Category Management

About the Role

Total Wine & More is seeking an Associate Buyer, Wine Category Management to join our Wine Buying team and work at our corporate office in Bethesda, Maryland. You will support the team in driving sales and margin for select categories of the wine business and ensure that the category metrics are achieved and tracked using clear strategies. You will work alongside Category Managers to develop category plans, manage day-to-day operations, and help deliver best-in-class assortments, pricing, and promotions. You’ll also take ownership of a few supplier relationships and work with internal partners to meet our customer demands. You will report to the Director, Category Management.

You will

• Support Category Managers in developing and executing category strategies that align with business goals
• Assist in building product assortments, reviewing item performance, and identifying gaps or opportunities
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure smooth operations and execution of merchandising plans
• Contribute to building selling tools, reporting decks, and presentations for internal and external use
• Stay current on category trends and consumer behavior to inform planning and recommendations
• Support team with additional projects and strategies as needed, including process improvement and company initiatives 
• Must be able to prioritize many assignments simultaneously, and work under tight deadlines 

You will come with

• Bachelor's Degree 
• 0-2 years in retail buying, category management, planning or allocation experience        
• Experience analyzing data and financials using advanced Excel functions (can maintain complex spreadsheets) 
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office-Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook 

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.