Job Description
Job Title:
Buyer Reporting To:
General Manager USA Location:
Washington D.C. Berry Bros. & Rudd, the iconic 328-year-old London-based wine and spirits company, has launched in America with its first retail, experiences and online offering in Washington, D.C. As the world's most-trusted fine wine and spirits merchant, we are committed to helping our customers drink better, now and in the future. A career at Berry Bros. & Rudd is a unique and rewarding experience, combining the rich background of centuries of history with a modern family-owned culture, built on ambitious plans and with people at its heart. The Job in a Nutshell Join a globally respected, industry-leading wine merchant as we build on our successful US launch. As a Wine Buyer with a focus on Commercial Merchandising, you will be instrumental in maintaining and curating a commercially viable wine portfolio for our Washington, DC retail store, our e-commerce platform, and our team of Private Client Advisors serving clients nationwide. This role is currently focused on sourcing high-quality wines through regional distributors and US-based importers. Your commercial instincts, supplier network, and market awareness will be key to optimizing margins, securing allocations, ensuring product availability, and driving performance across all channels. This is a unique opportunity to shape a competitive, forward-looking portfolio with world-class wines. Who You Will Work With Internal:
General Manager USA & MD
International Buying, Logistics, and Finance Teams (UK & US) US Sales Teams External:
US Wholesalers & Regional Distributors US-Based Importers Your Key Responsibilities Build and maintain a commercially sound wine portfolio. Strengthen relationships with US wholesalers, regional distributors, and importers to secure wines aligned with regional preferences and pricing strategy. Drive sales performance by selecting wines that align with consumer trends and client preferences across all channels. Take clear ownership for buying products that can and will sell within an agreed time period, at the required margin, ensuring that every purchasing decision is commercially justified. Collaborate with Commercial and Sales teams to identify gaps, react quickly to demand, and support new sales initiatives. Oversee end-to-end buying activities, including price negotiation, allocation planning, PO processing, and stock optimization. Maintain up-to-date market intelligence and pricing data to ensure competitiveness. Support the commercial calendar, marketing initiatives, and product campaigns with timely and relevant selections. Provide responsive purchasing support for ad-hoc client requests and stock replenishments. Key Accountabilities Develop and maintain a strategically merchandised wine range to drive revenue and margin growth. Be accountable for buying stock that delivers against agreed sell-through timeframes, stock turn expectations, and margin targets. Meet individual targets for budget management, stock turnover, and margin performance. Deliver seamless support to Private Client Advisors through expert product curation and inventory coordination. Support operational excellence with accurate forecasting, stock availability, and fulfilment efficiency. What You Bring to the Role Experience/Achievements:
Commercially astute and results-driven. A skilled negotiator and communicator who thrives on building partnerships and driving profitability. Strong analytical thinker with an eye for opportunity. Passionate about fine wine and spirits, with a forward-looking view on trends and innovation in the industry. Your Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:
Minimum 3 years of experience in a wine buying or commercial merchandising role. Proven ability to build and manage relationships with US wholesalers, distributors, and importers. A strong understanding of the US market including the 3 tier system. Strong knowledge of market pricing, cost structures, and inventory management. WSET Diploma or equivalent wine qualification preferred. Advanced Excel skills and the ability to interpret data for buying decisions. Compensation and Benefits:
Private medical insurance Dental Pension Colleague discount Closing Date:
23rd June 2026 N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities. Job Type:
Full-time Work Location:
In person
