Totalwine

Totalwine

Senior Manager, Beer

Maryland SSC · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$119k-$204kDetected 1 day ago
Data VisualizationExcelSupply ChainVendor ManagementPerformance ManagementLeadershipProblem SolvingTime ManagementProcurement

About the role

  • Total Wine & More is seeking a Senior Manager, Beer to join our Merchandising team in Bethesda, MD.
  • This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced beer merchandising leader to shape the future of the beer category through strategic sourcing, data-driven decision making, and operational excellence.
  • You will report to the Director, Beer & Hard Beverage.

Responsibilities

  • In this role, you will oversee buying and category management for the beer business, leading a team responsible for developing best-in-class assortments that drive sales and margin growth across our stores.
  • You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate costs, and collaborate cross-functionally to execute programs that enhance the customer shopping experience and deliver against business objectives.
  • Lead and develop a team of beer buyers, fostering a high-performance culture that drives results and aligns with Total Wine & More's values.
  • Own and drive P&L performance for the beer category, managing a $500M+ business to achieve sales, gross margin, and profitability targets.
  • Develop and execute category strategies for American, Import, Craft, and non-alcoholic beers, leveraging analytics to drive sales growth and customer satisfaction.
  • Manage supplier relationships, negotiating costs, resolving issues, and partnering to develop secondary merchandising opportunities that drive incremental sales.
  • Identify market trends and new product opportunities, making strategic assortment decisions to maintain category leadership and capitalize on customer preferences.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Marketing, Promotions, and Store Operations to implement impactful programs and seasonal programs that enhance the shopping experience.

Requirements

  • 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.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's Degree Business or related field preferred or equivalent years of experience
  • 7-10 years experience in buying, merchandising, or vendor management, with alcohol beverage industry experience strongly preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • knowledge of PowerBI or Looker preferred.

Compensation

  • $119,250 -$204,400 Annually
  • $119,250.00 - $204,400.00 Annual
  • The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location.

Benefits

  • list is only a highlight of some of the benefits offered to team members; eligibility for certain benefits apply.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Health care plans (medical, prescription, dental, vision)
  • 401(k), HSA, FSA, Pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Disability & life insurance coverage
  • Paid parental leave
  • College tuition assistance
  • Drive in-store programming and educational initiatives to support store teams in delivering an exceptional customer experience.

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