Stock it · Retail, buying & trade
Wine / Spirits Buyer
Selects and negotiates the products a retailer or restaurant group sells.
What you’ll do
- Taste and select products
- Negotiate prices and terms
- Plan ranges and promotions
- Monitor sales and margins
- Visit producers and trade fairs
What you’ll bring
- Palate
- Negotiation
- Commercial sense
- Analytics
Background
Several years in retail, sales or sommelier roles; WSET Level 3 or Diploma.
Credentials that help
Outlook
Competitive but rewarding.
Where it leads
Head of buying.
A day in the lifeA day of tastings and spreadsheets.
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