Corporate Wine Buyer

4 weeks ago

Redwood City, United States K&L Wine Merchants Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary:

ABOUT US


Family owned and operated since 1976, K&L Wine Merchants is widely recognized as one of the leading independent wine retailers in the United States.  We offer a world-class selection of wine, spirits, and beer at four retail locations and through our website. We are a small but growth-minded company made up of a tight-knit team dedicated to providing excellent, knowledgeable service to our customers.  If you are seeking an exciting career and an ‘all-access pass’ to the business and culture of wine and spirits, K&L Wine Merchants may be the perfect match 


BENEFITS


  • Highly competitive salary  
  • Additional commission based on sales goals 
  • Medical/Dental/Vision insurance - K&L pays 100% of individual premium 
  • Company sponsored 401k plan, with matching 
  • 3 weeks of paid time off per year – time off accrual increases at 5 years of service  
  • Generous product discount 
  • Weekly staff tasting; regional liaison program, and exposure to world-class products and producers   
  • Employee parking 


WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR 


This role requires an individual who is an industry leader in Italian wine, possessing profound product knowledge and sourcing experience, alongside experience in category and inventory management at a large scale. The ideal candidate should be technically adept, a trendsetter, and a tastemaker.  Success in this role relies on the ability to source wines both locally and internationally, with a keen eye for profitability and a proven record of building fruitful supplier relationships. This individual must be growth-oriented, a proactive initiator, and a leader to staff and clients. Whether it is an everyday Chianti, an off-the-beaten-path discovery, a highly acclaimed Barolo, or a blue-chip Super Tuscan, this person must curate a category-leading selection and possess the requisite knowledge to support it. 


PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Build and maintain an industry-leading selection of dynamic and rewarding Italian wines. 
  • Expertly manage and cultivate direct imports, local supplier relationships, and grey market sourcing. 
  • Be a steadfast advocate for all the products in the category. 
  • Grow profitability within the category while maintaining and managing appropriate inventory levels. 
  • Use all the tools available to maximize the quality and efficiency of the category: reporting, tastings, marketing, events, and more. 
  • Be a clean and accurate record keeper to support all layers of the organization from management to finance to operations. 
  • Build talent within the organization by leveraging leadership skills, technical proficiency, and product expertise. 
  • Have a grounded, customer-first approach that fosters long-term customers and communicates about wine with both sophistication and approachability. 


REQUIREMENTS 

  • 5 to 10 years of broad-scale procurement in Italian wine, locally and abroad.
  • Existing fluency in Italian or vendor/producer connections in Italy, preferred but not required. 
  • Flexible availability on weekends or evenings. 
  • Must be local to one of our four K&L locations. (Can be San Francisco, Redwood City, Hollywood or Culver City)
  • Excellent communicator with a passion for customer service. 
  • Ability to write comprehensive and engaging content, from tasting notes to long-form stories. 
  • Knowledge of the broad marketplace and ability to connect to cross-generational trends. 
  • Proficient in Office applications and the ability to adapt to multiple tech platforms. 


K&L Wine Merchants is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other status protected by law.

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