Regional Account Merchandiser Position Available In Cobb, Georgia

Regional Account Merchandiser
Overview

SUMMARY:

The Regional Account Merchandiser is responsible for supporting assigned convenience store customers by ensuring optimal product presentation, stock levels, POS execution, and strong in-store relationships. This role is highly mobile and collaborates closely with Convenience Store Managers, Regional Sales Executives (RSEs), and Route Distribution team members to drive sales, uphold brand standards, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. This position requires regular travel across assigned territories, including overnight stays as necessary to support customer expectations and company goals.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Execute account management plans developed by the Regional Director by completing merchandising tasks such as signage placement, pricing updates, product wraps, and other brand activations.
Ensure beverage stations meet agreed-upon specifications, including proper product levels, appearance, and taste quality.
Implement and maintain planograms and promotional displays according to company and customer guidelines. Monitor and rotate inventory to prevent expiration and avoid stockouts.
Foster and maintain strong relationships with on-site convenience store personnel to increase brand visibility and identify growth opportunities for existing products and promotions.
Support the launch and execution of promotional programs and new products, tracking performance and reporting insights to the RSEs and Marketing team.
Conduct routine store audits to ensure compliance with merchandising standards and program execution.
Provide ongoing feedback to RSEs on product performance, location-specific opportunities, and potential new business in the convenience store segment.
Train on standard brewing equipment used in convenience stores to support basic troubleshooting and determine when to escalate issues to Service Technicians.
Represent the company at state-level meetings and convenience store trade shows.
Assist with customer events such as golf tournaments, award ceremonies, and brand-sponsored functions.
All other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATONS

Minimum of a High School Diploma (or an equivalent such as a GED) Minimum of 2 years’ experience in sales, account management, or merchandising. Flexibility to work early mornings, and some nights and weekends as needed.
Basic technical knowledge of standard coffee and tea brewing equipment used in convenience stores.
Ability to travel up to 65%, as required based on business needs, often requiring overnight stay to attend meetings, trade shows, training and other work-related events as scheduled.
Must possess a valid drivers license.
Ability to successfully complete the pre-employment process.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Prior food and beverage industry experience, specifically in the convenience store segment, is strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The ability to safely climb up and down stairs or ramps at customer locations, and in and out of trucks.
The ability to sit and walk for extended periods of time.
The ability to use hand tools and fingering/handling to operate buttons/levers of equipment.
The ability to push or pull up to 250lbs with the use of hand truck, and lift equipment or product up to 55lbs.
The ability carry product up to 40lbs.

COMPANY PROFILE

Royal Cup, Inc. is the proven leader in sourcing, roasting, blending, and distributing high-quality coffees and fine teas since 1896 and is the chosen partner for restaurants, hotels, offices, and commuters across the country. We are a family-owned business rooted in a longstanding tradition of coffee roasting excellence that takes pride in our unparalleled dedication to customer care.
We are a large, privately held national importer, roaster, and distributor of coffees, teas, and related products that have been in business for more than 125 years. Royal Cup, Inc. currently provides products, equipment, and service to restaurants, hotels, convenience stores, businesses, and individuals throughout the United States, and we are growing!
At Royal Cup, Inc. having a customer-centric focus is not simply a motto; our employees believe we each have a responsibility to provide outstanding service to our customers. Our customer-centric focus results in actions we live by that not only retain our current customer base but grow our presence with new, high-impact accounts across the country based on exceptional products and service.
We believe serving our customers well, serves us well. We are results-oriented and strive to not only retain our current customer base but grow our presence with new, high-impact accounts across the country by offering exceptional products and service.
Royal Cup Coffee and Tea strives to be sustainably minded and a good corporate steward in all business endeavors. It is also what others expect of us – our employees, our customers and vendors, our local communities, and the coffee and tea industry we help represent. This mindset permeates the actions we take today for tomorrow.

BENEFITS

Royal Cup Coffee offers a competitive compensation plan and a comprehensive benefits program. On top of being a part of a well-caffeinated team, the benefits program includes healthcare, dental, vision, 401(k), company-paid life and disability insurance, Flexible Spending Account plan, select tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, remote work opportunities, paid holidays, and vacation time. We also provide ongoing training that is designed to provide maximum success for our employees.
Royal Cup is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or another legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact us at 1-800-366-5836.