Assistant Buyer, Hard Beverages

About the Role

Total Wine & More is seeking an Assistant Buyer to join our Hard Beverages team in Bethesda, MD. In this role, you will support the buying team with item setup, compliance, reporting, and supplier communications for categories such as ready-to-drink cocktails, seltzers, and other hard beverages. You will play an important role in ensuring timely and accurate execution of category initiatives, while gaining foundational experience in retail buying and merchandising. This is an excellent opportunity to build your career in a fast-growing segment of the industry. You will report to the Manager, Hard Beverage.

You will

• Support the Hard Beverage buying team by setting up new items, maintaining item data, and ensuring accuracy in systems and documentation.
• Assist with supplier communications, preparing meeting materials, and following up on action items to keep projects on track.
• Manage digital assets for assigned items, ensuring images and product details are accurate for online and marketing use.
• Prepare and distribute sales, inventory, and performance reports to support category planning and decision-making.
• Help coordinate promotional activities, including item setup, pricing checks, and store communication.
• Maintain organized electronic files, tracking sheets, and project lists to support the team’s day-to-day work.
• Resolve store-level questions or issues by coordinating with internal partners and suppliers.
• Provide general administrative and analytical support on ad hoc projects as assigned and perform other duties as needed to support the Beer team.

You will come with

• Bachelor's Degree Business, Merchandising, or related field preferred
• Less than 1 year experience in merchandising, retail operations, or a related field (internships count).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to interact with internal partners and suppliers professionally.

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.