Retail Specialist - Deli/Bakery
About the job
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- At least 2 years of in-store deli or bakery experience is required.
- A valid driver's license and clean driving record are required.
- Ability to lift and move items up to 60 pounds is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data reporting tools is required.
- 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 tools such as 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.
- Support Deli/Bakery suppliers in Kroger stores by visiting stores in the assigned territory at the established call frequency, selling and merchandising products, building displays, packing out products, replenishing secondary displays, and maintaining salability for authorized items.
- 1–2 years of experience in consumer packaged goods, grocery, or retail is preferred.
About the company
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
- Empire posted 37 open roles on September 9, 2026, signaling expansion.
- Kroger launched TikTok self-service ads in June 2026, creating more activation demand.
- Empire’s August 1, 2026 website highlights 300-plus categories and 2026-ready digital operations.
What critics are saying
- Kroger Precision Marketing centralized insights and self-service tools in 2025, compressing broker value.
- Empire depends entirely on Kroger; any contract reset would cripple revenue within one renewal cycle.
- Retail media automation and AI shelf monitoring replace manual brokerage work, threatening margins by 2026.
What makes Empire Marketing Strategies unique
- Exclusive Kroger broker since 1980 across 2,500-plus stores anchors Empire’s distribution moat.
- Empire deploys department specialists for meat, deli, produce, and center store execution.
- Its 84.51° Stratum, Circana, and Kantar-certified insights team sells data-driven category decisions.
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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