Assistant Buyer, Spirits

Total Wine & More

22h•$16 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Total Wine & More is seeking an Assistant Buyer, Spirits to join our Merchandising team onsite in Bethesda, MD. In this role, you will support the Spirits team with item management, supplier communication, new item execution, and reporting. You will also manage a select group of small suppliers, gaining hands-on experience in supplier relationship management. This is a great opportunity to build foundational buying skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will report to the Director, Spirits.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Less than 1 year experience in retail, buying, or administrative support.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, and Outlook.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with both internal teams and external partners.
Passion for the spirits and alcoholic beverage industry and eagerness to grow within merchandising.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree Business, Merchandising, or related field. preferred

Responsibilities

Manage new item setup and maintenance, ensuring all product data is accurately entered, up to date, and compliant with internal standards and external regulations.
Maintain organized records and electronic files, ensuring accuracy in shared tools, trackers, and communication materials.
Maintain item data integrity in merchandising systems.
Prepare weekly reporting and analysis to support the Spirits team, summarizing new item launches, out of stocks, and additional information as needed.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including Market Management, and Marketing, to support execution of launches, events, and product initiatives.
Support meeting preparation, including maintaining agendas, collecting content, and ensuring materials are delivered on time.
Manage store new item requests to help support locally relevant initiatives.