Wine Program Lead: Retail Buyer & Events Pro

Imo's Pizza and Macadoodles; Dardenne Prairie (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Health insurance

Team environment

Job summary

Macadoodles Dardenne Prairie seeks a Wine Manager to lead our wine program and curate an exceptional retail wine experience.

You will curate, source, and manage our wine selection, negotiate with vendors, and drive sales through engaging merchandising, staff training, and customer consultations.

Qualifications include 12+ months as a retail wine buyer, strong knowledge of global wine regions, and WSET/Sommelier certifications; comfortable on camera for social media.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12+ months of experience as a retail wine buyer.
• Strong knowledge of global wine regions, varietals, and market trends.
• Demonstrated ability to manage inventory, margins, and sales targets.
• Proficient with analyzing sales and inventory data in spreadsheets.
• Relevant certifications (WSET, Sommelier, or equivalent) are a strong plus.
• Must be comfortable on camera for social media usage.

Responsibilities

• Curate, source, and manage our retail wine selection across diverse regions and styles.
• Manage vendor and distributor relationships, negotiations, and inventory levels with data-driven decisions.
• Use provided data to surface opportunities and drive sales through merchandising and staff training.
• Host in-store tastings and events to elevate the customer experience.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Retail buying

Vendor relations

Data analysis

On-camera

Education

WSET/Sommelier cert

Tools

Excel

Job description

Macadoodles Dardenne Prairie seeks a Wine Manager to lead our wine program and curate an exceptional retail wine experience.

You will curate, source, and manage our wine selection, negotiate with vendors, and drive sales through engaging merchandising, staff training, and customer consultations.

Qualifications include 12+ months as a retail wine buyer, strong knowledge of global wine regions, and WSET/Sommelier certifications; comfortable on camera for social media.