Wine Acquisition Specialist

3 days ago


Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Majestic Wine Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Wine Acquisition Specialist to join our team at Majestic Wine. As a key member of our buying team, you will be responsible for delivering an industry-leading range of wines to our customers.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a leading wine retailer, offering a competitive salary of £45,000-£60,000 per annum, depending on experience. You will also receive a comprehensive benefits package, including up to 20% staff discount, 33 days holiday, and access to our excellent in-house training schemes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Product Strategy: Develop and document product strategies for each responsible category, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and competitor analysis.
  • New Product Selection: Utilize entrepreneurial approach to select new products, managing exit from delisted products to ensure the range meets agreed parameters.
  • Cost Price Negotiation: Ensure cost price negotiations with suppliers for your products are customer-focused and consider equivalent products in competitors.
  • Seller Engagement: Build strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring they meet our expected standards and practices.
  • Promotional Activity: Manage price promotional activity across responsible categories, ensuring it meets company policy and procedure.
  • Margins Management: Optimize gross margin to maximize cash profitability through promotions.
  • Forecasting: Ensure sales and promotional forecasts are sound and accurate.
  • Communication: Effectively communicate product information to internal teams and store colleagues, utilizing established communication channels.


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