Whisky & Cigar Buyer
Full-time | UK-based | Premium Drinks & Luxury Retail
Are you passionate about fine whisky, cigars, and luxury lifestyle products? Do you have the commercial sharpness to spot future bestsellers, negotiate with suppliers, and curate ranges that excite discerning customers? If so, this could be the role for you.
We are seeking a Whisky & Cigar Buyer to take on a dynamic, hands-on role at the heart of our premium retail and e-commerce business. This position offers the rare chance to combine product knowledge with commercial responsibility, helping shape one of the UK’s most distinctive collections of spirits, cigars, and luxury accessories.
What you’ll be doing
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Buying & Sourcing - Research and select new product opportunities across cigars, spirits, tobaccos, and accessories. Build strong supplier relationships and ensure accurate pricing and product data.
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Stock & Systems Management - Monitor stock levels, maintain product databases/EPOS, and ensure smooth flow of products across all stores and online channels.
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Product Presentation - Support marketing and store teams with compliant, engaging displays, product imagery, and seasonal promotions.
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Sales & Insights - Analyse performance reports to identify bestsellers, slow movers, and opportunities for promotional pushes.
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Marketing Collaboration - Suggest products for campaigns, create bundles, and help launch exciting new ranges both in-store and online.
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Learning & Development - Build deep expertise in whisky, cigars, and related products. Attend tastings, trade shows, and supplier visits, staying ahead of industry trends and compliance requirements.
What we’re looking for
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A strong interest in whisky, cigars, or luxury goods, with curiosity to develop deep product knowledge.
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Previous buying, merchandising, or retail product management experience (ideally in drinks, cigars, or luxury categories).
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Confidence in handling data, analysing sales trends, and working with EPOS/stock systems.
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A proactive, detail-oriented approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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Strong collaboration skills, able to work closely with store managers, marketing, and operations teams.
Why join?
This is a unique chance to grow your career in a role that blends product expertise with commercial impact. You’ll have the opportunity to influence buying decisions, shape product ranges, and immerse yourself in two of the world’s most exciting luxury categories - whisky and cigars.
If you’re ambitious, commercially minded, and excited by the idea of building a career in the luxury drinks and lifestyle sector, we’d love to hear from you.