Associate Buyer, THC

Retail Services & Systems, Inc; Maryland; On-site; USD 63,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Discounts on store goods

Health care plans

401(k) and HSAs

Job summary

Total Wine & More in Bethesda, MD is seeking an Associate Buyer, THC to assist the Merchandising team. You will help with new item setup, supplier coordination, and promotional execution while ensuring data accuracy and regulatory compliance.

You will report to the Director, THC Beverages and work cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Legal, Marketing, and Store Operations. This role offers exposure to category strategy and career development within a fast-growing beverage segment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Merchandising or related field.
• Less than 1 year experience in retail buying, merchandising, or a related role; beverage alcohol or cannabis/THC category exposure a plus.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with BI tools (Power BI, Looker) a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functional and with external suppliers.
• Interest in the beverage industry and motivation to learn category management fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Support the THC canned beverage category, including new item setup, supplier coordination, reporting, and promotional execution.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Legal, Marketing, and Store Operations to support product launches and category programs.
• Assist in monitoring sales, margin, and inventory data; prepare and distribute reports to support decision-making.
• Help track promotional activity and merchandising execution across assigned THC products.
• Gain exposure to supplier management and category strategy by supporting senior team members on projects and business reviews.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Written and verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Looker

Job description

About the Role

Total Wine & More is seeking an Associate Buyer, THC to join our Merchandising team in Bethesda, MD.

In this role, you will support the THC canned beverage category, assisting with new item setup, supplier coordination, reporting, and promotional execution. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure timely launches, accurate product data, and smooth day-to-day operations. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in an emerging category while learning the fundamentals of buying, compliance, and merchandising. You will report to the Director, THC Beverages. You will support the full item lifecycle, including new item setup, compliance documentation, and ongoing maintenance, with a strong focus on regulatory requirements and operational accuracy. Partner with suppliers to collect product data, samples, and promotional details; ensure timely follow-up and communication. Coordinate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Legal, Marketing, and Store Operations to support product launches and category programs. Assist in monitoring sales, margin, and inventory data; prepare and distribute reports to support decision-making. Help track promotional activity and merchandising execution across assigned THC products. Manage administrative tasks including vendor meeting preparation, sample coordination, and file maintenance. Identify opportunities for process improvements and support implementation of best practices within the THC beverage team. Gain exposure to supplier management and category strategy by supporting senior team members on projects and business reviews.

Requirements

• You will come with Bachelor's Degree in Business, Merchandising, or related field preferred.
• Less than 1 year experience in retail buying, merchandising, or a related role; beverage alcohol or cannabis/THC category exposure a plus.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with BI tools (Power BI, Looker) a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functional and with external suppliers.
• Interest in the beverage industry and motivation to learn category management fundamentals.

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!

Compensation & Employment Type

Worker Type: Regular

Pay Range: $62,640.00 - $88,004.80 Annual

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

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.

Additional Information

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.

The anticipated close date of this posting is 120 days from the posted date indicated above.

Estimated salaries determined by third parties have not been validated by Total Wine & More.

Connecting people through joyful experiences! As America’s largest independent retailer of wine, spirits, beer & more, we’re looking for go-getters who want to spark joy with our customers and communities. We are excited you’re here and are ready to pop a bottle with your name on it! As we continue to expand our business and increase the number of Stores and Store Support Centers across the country, we are looking for motivated and talented people to join our team to provide best-in-class service. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking for a unique opportunity to develop your career, this may be the place for you!