Senior Associate Buyer, Hard Beverage

Total Wine & More

86d • $70,470 - $114,400

About The Position

Total Wine & More is seeking a Senior Associate Buyer, Hard Beverage to join our Merchandising team on-site in our Bethesda, MD office. In this role, you will support the Hard Beverage category—which includes seltzers, canned cocktails, and other ready-to-drink products—by managing supplier relationships, new item setup, pricing, and promotional execution. You will analyze sales and margin data, support assortment planning, and ensure flawless execution of programs in partnership with cross-functional teams. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, analytical, and highly collaborative environment with a passion for the evolving hard beverage space. You will report to the Director, Beer & Hard Beverage.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Merchandising, or a related field preferred
• 1-4 years’ experience in buying, category management, or vendor management within retail, food, or beverage industries
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret sales and financial data
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office 365; experience with Power BI or other analytics tools preferred
• Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for the beverage industry and an interest in consumer and category trends
• Attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Support the Manager, Hard Beverage, in managing supplier relationships and independently oversee assigned supplier accounts
• Manage the new item process from setup through launch, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with promotional and assortment strategies
• Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Pricing, Marketing, and Store Operations to ensure successful product execution and promotional readiness
• Analyze category sales, margin, and inventory performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities; make data-driven recommendations to drive results
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to generate preorder quantities and ensure alignment with assortment and inventory strategies
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and drive business results
• Responsible for managing display planning deadlines and execution for Hard Beverage items
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the category and merchandising team

Benefits

• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees