Full-Time
Retail Specialist
Deli/Bakery
Empire Marketing Strategies
501-1,000 employees
Kroger-exclusive food brokerage and in-store execution
Compensation Overview
$34k - $38k/yr
Cincinnati, OH, USA
In Person
Regular travel between assigned work sites is required.
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- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- At least 2 years of in-store deli or bakery experience is required.
- One to two years of experience in consumer packaged goods, grocery, or retail is preferred.
- A valid driver's license and clean driving record are required.
- The ability to lift and move items up to 60 pounds is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data reporting tools is required.
- Strong communication and customer service skills are required.
- Support deli and bakery suppliers in Kroger stores by visiting all stores in the assigned territory within the established call frequency.
- Sell and merchandise products, build displays, pack out products, replenish secondary displays, and maintain salability for authorized items.
- Maintain shelves by rotating products and ensuring freshness.
- Conduct regular checks of store shelf tags and assist with product reordering.
- Set up displays and promotional materials according to client and retailer guidelines.
- Build relationships with store personnel and provide training on product preparation and display.
- Report product status and competitive information using Power BI and Go Spot Check.
- Keep accurate and timely records related to sales and territory activities.
- Travel regularly between work sites and manage tasks independently.
- One to two years of experience in consumer packaged goods, grocery, or retail.
Empire Marketing Strategies provides in-store sales support and category management for The Kroger Co. across Kroger banners, deploying department-focused teams to manage shelf presence, planogram compliance, displays, and out-of-stock resolution in 2,500+ stores. The company integrates technology—proprietary out-of-stock alerts, AI shelf monitoring, GoSpotCheck, and Power BI dashboards—alongside data from 84.51° Stratum, Circana, and Kantar to drive category insights and execution. Its approach is grounded in long-standing Kroger partnerships and specialized store-level expertise to support brands in gaining shelf impact. The goal is to help consumer packaged goods brands grow their Kroger market share through hands-on retail execution and data-driven decisions.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
N/A
Founded
1980
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Kroger’s July 2026 Giant Eagle acquisition adds about 197 supermarkets to Empire’s addressable footprint.
- Empire reported July 2026 Current with Kroger updates on wine, ESLs, and leadership changes.
- Empire’s 97%+ actionable alert closure rate strengthens retailer ROI and sticky annual renewals.
What critics are saying
- Empire lives or dies with Kroger; Giant Eagle integration starts 2027, concentrating counterparties further.
- Kroger pharmacists authorized strike in July 2026, risking execution disruptions across Empire-served stores.
- AI shelf-monitoring rivals like Pensa and Trax commoditize Empire’s field execution advantage by 2027.
What makes Empire Marketing Strategies unique
- Exclusive Kroger broker across 18 divisions gives Empire locked distribution access.
- Proprietary alerts, GoSpotCheck, and Power BI convert store visits into actionable execution.
- Empire’s 300-category insights team and 84.51 Stratum certification deepen Kroger category leverage.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Mental Health Support
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Flexible Work Hours