THC Beverages Associate Buyer – Launch & Analytics

Total Wine & More; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Store discounts

Health care plans

401(k)

HSA

FSA

Disability & life insurance

Paid parental leave

Pet insurance

College tuition assistance

Career development & product training

Consumer classes

Job summary

Total Wine & More in Bethesda, MD is seeking an Associate Buyer, THC to join our Merchandising team. You will support the THC beverage category with item setup, supplier coordination, data accuracy, and promotional execution, working with cross-functional teams to ensure timely launches and strong category performance.

This entry-level role provides hands-on experience in buying, compliance, and merchandising while learning core category management fundamentals under the guidance of senior team

Qualifications

• 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-functionally and with external suppliers.
• Interest in the beverage industry and motivation to learn category management fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Looker

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Merchandising

Tools

Power BI

Looker

Excel

Job description

Total Wine & More in Bethesda, MD is seeking an Associate Buyer, THC to join our Merchandising team. You will support the THC beverage category with item setup, supplier coordination, data accuracy, and promotional execution, working with cross-functional teams to ensure timely launches and strong category performance.

This entry-level role provides hands-on experience in buying, compliance, and merchandising while learning core category management fundamentals under the guidance of senior team