Winedrops

Role Description You'll sit within our buying team, reporting to our Head of Buying, and own the hands-on work of getting great wines in at great terms. That means: - Building new producer and supplier relationships, and being out in the market hunting for wines that are both exciting and commercially sharp - Negotiating hard on price, terms, and exclusivity - Growing our own-label and exclusive range — the strategic centre of our business - Sourcing the flagship brands, sought-after appellations, and highly rated wines that members want to buy - Owning the commercial outcomes of the wines you bring in: margin, spend, sell-through, and stock health Qualifications - A top performer in a similar role — ideally an assistant or junior buyer in grocery/ecommerce/beverage, or someone on the supplier/distribution side ready to move into buying - Strong relationship-builder and confident negotiator - Commercially minded, with the common sense to make good calls and the drive to take the initiative - A strong degree from a good university - Bonus if you have a genuine interest in wine (we'll fund your further education here) Requirements - Growing contribution margin — through own-label and exclusives, negotiating better terms, smart pricing, and cutting unnecessary cost out of packaging, storage, and last mile - Lifting what members spend — by landing flagship brands, building the right range and format variation, and supporting personalisation and remarketing with the right wines - Keeping stock healthy — buying desirable wines in the correct volumes so stock valuation stays lean Benefits - Top-end salary for wine world - Huge freedom and responsibility from day 1 - Opportunity to impact real customers directly - Free WSET training - Unlimited personal development budget - Free wine, team dinners, and trips abroad - Work from anywhere, 4 weeks a year - Free dinner if you're in the office past 8pm - London office