Associate Buyer, Spirits

About the Role

Total Wine & More is seeking an Associate Buyer, Spirits to join our growing Merchandising team in Bethesda, MD. In this role, you will support the Spirits buying team by managing item setup, ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations, and assisting in supplier relationship management. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, particularly Supply Chain and Category Management, to ensure smooth product launches and efficient inventory management. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to deepen their expertise in Spirits buying, with a focus on brand story creation, new item set-up, and maintaining strong supplier partnerships. In this role you will report to the Sr. Director, Spirits.

You will

• Assist the Spirits buying and sourcing teams with managing product lifecycles, ensuring smooth processes from new item creation to ongoing item maintenance
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely and accurate item set up in our assortment
• Coordinate the compliance process for new items, working cross-functionally to ensure all legal and regulatory requirements are met
• Support the development and refinement of brand stories for new and existing products to enhance marketing and customer-facing content
• Maintain and update electronic files, ensuring all product and supplier data is accurate and up to date
• Work with internal teams to address and resolve any outstanding issues related to product availability, ordering, or store execution
• Prepare meeting agendas, reports, and other materials as needed for team updates, conferences, or supplier meetings
• Communicate weekly reports to internal teams to track product performance and project progress

You will come with

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Merchandising, or a related field preferred
• Less than 1 year Experience in retail buying, merchandising, or a similar role
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• A passion for the Spirits and Alcoholic Beverage industry, with an eagerness to learn more about product development and sourcing
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with retail merchandising tools or systems a plus

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 www.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