What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wine Buyer position at Last Bottle Wines?
Job Title: Wine BuyerAbout Us: Last Bottle, Inc. and its sister-companies belong to a portfolio of much-loved wine businesses—each with a distinct identity, loyal following, and shared commitment to excellence. From daily deal sites to exclusive club experiences, we lead the industry with innovation, integrity, and an obsession for quality. Our team sits at the intersection of tradition and technology, building the future of wine while staying rooted in what makes it special.Opportunity:Ready to help shape the future of luxury wine sales? Wine Scout is looking for a dynamic and experienced wine buyer to join our team. The Wine Buyer role will be integral in driving the selection of our Clubs, Private email offers, Website, and Scout Team exclusives. This is a pivotal role and your chance to leverage your wine buying and online sales experience; you will work closely with our winery and distributor partners to curate and maintain our diverse portfolio of wines. You will be deeply involved in the entire purchasing process from vendor relationships, management of inventory, merchandising, and collaborating on marketing. You will directly impact our customer experience with the wines you choose and how we bring them to market. Key Responsibilities:Negotiate deals and strategically manage vendor relationships to maximize profitability.Source products to meet or exceed the monthly revenue and gross profit goals.Daily, weekly and monthly detailed reporting and analysis. Fulfill our Wine Clubs with purchased wines and in stock inventory that fit the theme for that month.Seek out unique offers for our Private Sales team.Collaborate on merchandising for our website, segmented offers, and mailer catalog.Reach out to our suppliers for new allocations and releases.Hunt down hard to find bottles for our top customer requests.Maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring clear communication and timely responsesWine tasting and other duties Key Skills:High wine knowledge, with emphasis on popular regions and producers.Experience with Netsuite, Shopify, LinnWorks and other ERPsExcel proficiency is a must.Attention to detail and the ability to work autonomouslyExcellent relationship building and communication skills, internal and externalStrong desire to provide superior customer service and cultivate relationships.Solution-oriented and resourceful to ensure a high-quality customer experience Deals with conflict and stressful situations in a professional manner Strong attention to sales and administrative detail. A self-starter attitude — comfortable managing multiple timelines in a fast-paced environmentBachelor’s degree preferred (Business, Supply Chain, or relevant field)Compensation: $70K - $85K, Salary Onsite: Napa CaliforniaWhat you’ll getMedical, dental, and vision benefits, Company matching 401k.Paid time off. Annual training allowance to advance your wine or business knowledge.Ability to purchase wines at a large discount.The chance to be part of a dynamic team with the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.
Salary : $70,000 - $85,000