Sr. Associate, Market Management

Total Wine & More; North Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Generous store discounts

Health care plans

401(k), HSA, FSA

Disability & life insurance

Paid parental leave

Pet insurance

Discounted home and auto insurance

College tuition assistance

Career development & product training

Consumer classes

And more

Job summary

Total Wine & More is seeking a Sr. Associate, Market Management to join our on-site team in Bethesda, MD. You will assist replenishment buying for national beer, wine, and spirits, partnering with wholesalers to drive in-stock levels, optimize costs, and provide assortment insights.

You report to the Director of Market Management. You will analyze cost structures, promotions, and product performance to guide decisions, while owning vendor issue resolution and cross-department coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent years of experience.
• 1–4 years in Buying, Merchandising, or Supply Chain; retail/beverage preferred.
• Excellent communication with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments.
• Solid Accounting knowledge, with interest in reconciliation and pricing processes.
• Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and complex formulas.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic point of contact for wholesalers across assigned markets.
• Oversee collection, validation, and maintenance of wholesalers’ cost data.
• Lead creation and execution of replenishment orders and PO strategy.
• Analyze cost structures, promotions, and product performance to inform decisions.
• Own vendor service issue resolution and partner coordination.
• Respond to supplier inquiries regarding availability, cost, and performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Influence & collaboration

Pricing processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Accounting / Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role

Total Wine & More is seeking a Sr. Associate, Market Management who will be part of our Market Management Team on-site in Bethesda, MD. You will be involved with the replenishment buying of national brand beer, wine, and spirits for our stores throughout the Total Wine & More chain. You will maintain a professional partnership with wholesalers, with the purpose of: driving high in stock levels, purchasing at best cost, providing assortment insights, and maintaining high service level. You will report to the Director of Market Management.

You will

• Serve as a strategic point of contact for multiple wine & spirit wholesalers across assigned markets
• Oversee the collection, validation, and ongoing maintenance of wholesalers’ cost data
• Lead the creation and execution of Replenishment Orders and PO strategy
• Analyze cost structures, promotional deals, and product performance to inform decisions
• Take ownership of vendor service issue resolution and partner coordination
• Respond to complex supplier inquiries regarding availability, cost, and product performance

You will come with

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred or equivalent years of experience
• 1-4 years' experience in Buying, Merchandising, or Supply Chain; retail or beverage industry experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments
• Solid Accounting knowledge and interest in reconciliation and pricing processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and complex formulas

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!

Crafted for you

We recognize our team members are our biggest asset, and we value the critical role each play in contributing to the company’s success. It is our commitment to support and provide access to the resources needed to take care of their health and wellbeing. That is why we offer a variety of benefits, tools, and resources to support through our Total Rewards program.

Total Wine & More considers several factors when establishing compensation. Compensation may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, market location, job-related knowledge, skills and/or experience. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Estimated salaries determined by third parties have not been validated by Total Wine & More.

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