If you searched Superstar Sourcing for Retail Beverage Manager (with 1 additional requirement) on December 21, 2025 you'd find 429 great candidates

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Wine, Spirits and Sake Professional

Excellent match as this professional holds a WSET Level 4 Diploma and has served as a Wine Manager in retail settings, even though their profile emphasizes education too. WSET Educator/Diploma → Wine Manager at Castle Wine & Spirits (7 years) → various Education/Consulting roles. Excellent.

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Educator, Mentor, and out-of-the-box thinker with a gift for information synthesis and distillation with best-in-class Customer Service, Sales, and Hospitality.

This candidate has explicit Beverage Manager experience and holds a WSET Level II certification, aligning very closely with the job requirements. Bartender/Manager/Educator → Diageo Educator → Beverage Manager at Lasco → Current Consultant/Specialist. CSS, CMS Intro Sommelier, WSET II. Excellent.

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Hospitality & Events Manager

This candidate has extensive experience managing tasting rooms, which is retail focused, and holds recognized sommelier certifications indicating high beverage knowledge. Ex-Sales Rep → Regional Sales → Tasting Room Manager (Ackley) → Sr Manager Retail Sales (Ackley).

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Certified Sommelier | Certified Cicerone® | Plum Market Beer & Spirits Buyer, Assistant Team Leader

Very strong match, currently holds both buyer/assistant team leader roles in a retail setting with spirits/beer/wine focus, and has WSET certification (Level 2). Current role is Assistant Team Leader/Buyer at Plum Market → GM → certified sommelier with WSET L2. Excellent.

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Certified Sommelier Certified Wine Professional WSET Wine and Spirits ll with distinction WSET Spirits ll with distinction

This individual clearly possesses WSET Level II and extensive experience in wine consulting and management roles within distribution/retail environments. Director of Wine → FSM/State Manager roles; WSET II distinctions present. Excellent.

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Hospitality, Sales & Marketing

Excellent fit: explicitly states 'Sommelier & WSET Certified' and recently held Restaurant & Tasting Rooms Manager roles, combining beverage specialization with direct retail/hospitality management. Ex UNLV → Albatross Ridge/Aimbridge (GM) → Ca' Del Grevino (Manager), 10.5 years experience. Excellent.

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General Manager at Rosenthal Wine Merchant Store

This individual has current General Manager experience specifically in a wine merchant store and holds a WSET Level 3, making them an excellent match. GM @ Wine Merchant Store (2.7yrs) → Shop Manager @ Verve Wine → Bar Manager; WSET L3 Dist. Strong.

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Division Manager at Shaw Ross International Importers

This candidate is a strong fit with extensive beverage management and sales experience, including WSET-III. Shaw Ross → Terlato → Southern Glazer's (Manager/Sales/Trainer); WSET III, CSW, CMS Certified. Strong.

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Pursuer of Gastronomic & Intellectual Pleasures

This candidate has strong overlap with managerial roles focused on wine and beverages and holds a relevant WSET certification. Sales Rep → Manager (Club 33) → Co-Owner (Brewing) → Wine Buyer/Director → General Manager/Wine Director. Excellent.

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Wine and Spirits Professional

Strong fit focusing on wine/spirits management within a retail context, though WSET certification is unconfirmed. Beverage management experience → regional sales → retail department management. Strong.

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Currently retired from 19 years in wine retail sales and management. Self employed wine consultant and traveler. Paladin - have glass, will travel.

This candidate explicitly states 19 years in wine retail sales and management, ticking all relevant boxes except WSET certification (holds other equivalent certifications). Beer/Wine/Spirits Manager @ Mill Creek Central Market, retired from 19 years in retail management. Excellent.

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Wine consultant to individuals and compaines

This candidate was a Beverage Manager for a grocery chain for over 10 years, fitting retail management and beverage management perfectly, though WSET certification is missing. Sales Associate → Partner → Sales Manager → Beverage Manager (Grocery/Retail). Excellent.

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Chef/Wine and Spirits Professional and Educator

This candidate is highly qualified, possessing the required WSET diploma (highest level) and significant managerial experience in sales, buying, and education for beverages. Co-Owner → Fine Wine Sales Manager/Buyer/Director of Ed → Owner/Director of Wine School. Excellent.

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Excellent fit with explicit experience managing beverage programs and extensive time in high-end retail wine sales supported by sommelier-level knowledge. Manager/Sommelier at Retail Wine Store → Beverage Director → Distribution Sales, CMS certified. Excellent.

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Beverage Department Manager at Barcelona Wine Bar & Restaurant

This candidate has direct, multi-year experience as a Beverage Department Manager in a restaurant/bar setting and holds a WSET certification. Ex-AGM → Beverage Dept Manager (5+ yrs) at Barcelona Wine Bar. Holds WSET Level 3. Strong.

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Trade Development Manager

Excellent match due to holding dual Level 3 WSET certifications and having recent experience as a Wine Specialist/Director in retail/hospitality settings, aligning well with management expectations. Sommelier → Wine Director → Trade Development Manager, holds two L3 WSETs. Excellent.

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Customer Success Focused Wine & Spirits Industry Veteran Who Drives Profitable Growth Through Connected Communities & Exceptional Experiences I Certified Wine Specialist | Wine Educator

This candidate has strong experience combining retail management with beverage specialization and is clearly knowledgeable about wine. Corporate Wine Specialist → Retail Manager → Wine Buyer → Corporate Wine Specialist, 18 years exp. Excellent.

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Wine Manager at Binny's Beverage Depot

This candidate has deep, long-running experience specifically as a Wine Manager in a retail beverage depot setting, hitting all criteria except the documented WSET certification. Long history as Wine Manager at Binny's Beverage Depot, 28+ years. Excellent.

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Key Account Manager

This candidate has strong beverage management and wine expertise, falling just short of a direct retail manager title. Wine Director/Sommelier → Sommelier/Beverage Manager → Key Account Manager, WSET 3 certified. Strong.

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Director of Hospitality and DTC at Barnard Griffin

Strong focus on Hospitality/DTC management within a winery setting, which encompasses retail functions, and possesses a WSET qualification, though the highest level is Level 3, not explicitly the Diploma often sought. Barnard Griffin (various roles including Director/Manager of Tasting Room/Wine Club) → Current Director of Hospitality/DTC. Strong.

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Guest Services Retail Operations Manager

This candidate has strong retail and beverage management experience, including several years as Store Manager and experience at a major beverage retailer. Career: Tasting Room Attendant → Store Manager at BevMo! (4+ yrs) → Guest Services Supervisor/Manager at Ste. Michelle Wine Estates. Strong.

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Assistant General Manager, Sweet Somm LLC, WSET 2

Strong recent experience as Beverage Manager and Assistant General Manager, holding WSET Level II certification. Barcelona Wine Bar (Beverage Mgr/AGM) → Sweet Somm LLC (AGM). Strong.

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Beverage Manager at The Spinnaker/ Mac Marin Restaurant Group

Strong beverage management experience in the wine industry and holds a WSET certification, though the current role appears restaurant/hospitality focused rather than pure retail. Ex-Sales Rep → Account Exec → Beverage Mgr/Wine Director (12+ years). Strong.

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Spirits and Wine Consultant @ MS Walker NYC

This candidate has substantial experience managing beverage programs in high-volume hospitality and consulting roles. Spirits and Wine Consultant @ MS Walker NYC → indieFORK GM/Beverage Director → Ulysses Folk House Beverage Manager, 24 years experience. Strong.

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Sommelier

Directly employed as a Wine & Spirits Manager in a retail grocery setting for 9 years, fulfilling the retail beverage management criteria, though the noted certification is Sommelier, not WSET. Wine & Spirits Manager (retail) → Consultant → Sommelier training. Strong.

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Clubhouse Manager & Director of Beverage

This applicant is currently a Director of Beverage with hospitality management experience and holds WSET Level 3 certification, aligning very closely with the core requirements. Clubhouse Manager & Director of Beverage, WSET L3 Candidate (implies current study/testing). Excellent.

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Hospitality Consultant

Strong experience in retail management within the wine/spirits industry and holds WSET Level 2. Retail Manager → Visitor Center Manager multiple times, WSET 2 achieved. Excellent.

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Wine Bar

This candidate has consistent managerial experience, including liquor and wine management/buying roles in a retail setting (Gelsons Market). Manager at liquor store → Deli Supervisor/Management → Liquor Manager → Wine Bar Manager/Buyer. Excellent.

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This individual has extensive, long-term experience as a Wine Manager in a retail grocery setting, clearly matching the retail and beverage management aspects, though WSET is missing. Wine Manager & Merchandising Specialist at Giant Eagle for 13+ years, Certified Specialist of Spirits. Strong.

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I enjoy wine and I know stuff about it.

Strong connection across beverage management, retail roles, and possesses the required WSET certification. Experience: Asst. Tasting Room Mgr (Winery) → Wine Steward (Retail) → Wine Mgr (Bevco!) → Director Sales (Winery). Strong.