President of three sixty Merchandising

President Of Three Sixty Merchandising Solutions

Entrepreneurial | Expert | Exclusive | Empowering

We are entrepreneurial growth agents for our clients and our company. With deep roots in Kroger's ecosystem, we bring unparalleled expertise navigating the retailer's strategy, systems, and decision-making. We operate exclusively at Kroger, where our team excels in navigating strategy, systems, and decision-making processes. As an employee-owned company, we foster a culture and work environment that empowers and engages our people.

Three sixty Merchandising Solutions specializes in the strategic expansion of CPG client product portfolios at Kroger, America's leading grocery retailer. We provide a wealth of merchandising expertise and vast capabilities in all facets of grocery retailing.

Position Summary

The President of three sixty Merchandising Solutions leads three sixty as its own operating entity within the Plumbridge Collective portfolio, with full accountability for the P&L, client and Kroger relationship management, and team performance across three sixty's merchandising, category management, and Retail Media capabilities. This role owns three sixty's growth, profitability and operational execution at Kroger. This is a senior operating leadership role for a Kroger-native executive who can run three sixty as a standalone business, direct the merchandising and category management practice, and integrate emerging capabilities into a unified growth strategy for clients and three sixty. Success means growing three sixty's client base and profitability, building a leadership team and culture that reflects three sixty's standards, and positioning three sixty as Kroger's most trusted merchandising partner. This role focuses on four critical areas: 1. P&L and Business Leadership, 2. Client and Kroger Relationship Management, 3. Team Leadership and Culture, and 4. Growth and Market Representation.

Minimum Position Qualifications

• In person role requires 4-5 days on site in our Newport, Kentucky office and the ability to travel to Kroger and industry events as needed.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in grocery, CPG, or agency environments, including 7+ years in P&L leadership roles.
• Deep, established relationships within the Kroger ecosystem across divisions and category teams.
• Experience managing and growing a multi-million dollar P&L.
• Proven track record building, leading, and scaling high-performing teams.
• Ability to influence client-facing and internal teams and effectively communicate with senior-level executives, including Kroger and Plumbridge Collective leadership.
• Expert organizational, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to operate independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with core business tools including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the ability to quickly learn new systems.

Desired Previous Job Experience

• Experience as a President, General Manager, or senior P&L leader within a Kroger-focused brokerage or merchandising agency.
• Experience integrating new service lines, such as Retail Media or analytics, into a core merchandising business.
• Experience operating within an employee-owned or ESOP company culture.
• M&A or business integration experience.
• Board or governance experience a plus.

Minimum Physical Abilities

• Must be able to:
  • Remain standing/sitting for several hours at a time
  • Lift 10-30 lbs. occasionally
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Competencies/Skills

• Adaptability: Adjusts quickly to changing priorities, processes, and environments.
• Strategic Relationships: Builds collaborative relationships to achieve business goals.
• Building Trust: Earns confidence through credibility, consistency, and sound judgment.
• Communication: Communicates clearly and effectively across audiences and situations.
• Customer Focus: Understands & prioritizes client and Kroger needs.
• Decision Making: Analyzes information and makes timely, well-reasoned decisions.
• Inclusion: Values diverse perspectives and fosters an inclusive environment
• Initiative: Proactively advances objectives and delivers results.
• Leadership: Develops talent, provides direction, and holds teams accountable
• Negotiation: Aligns stakeholders to reach mutually supported outcomes.
• Self-Starter: Prioritizes and executes effectively with minimal supervision.
• Work Standards: Takes ownership and delivers quality results.