Build your future in retail excellence
At PL Marketing, we offer more than just jobs – we provide lasting career opportunities. Our 2,000+ employee-owners are committed to driving Kroger’s success through in-store execution, merchandising, and corporate support.
About Us
For over three decades, we’ve remained dedicated to a single mission: advancing Kroger’s success through exceptional merchandising services, analytics, and execution. Our exclusive focus on Kroger allows us to deliver unmatched expertise and commitment across every project we undertake.
Launch your retail career
Transform your retail experience into a lasting career with our full-time positions:
Lead in-store product placement and merchandising execution with hands-on involvement in Kroger's success
Drive growth for our brands by turning insights into sales and collaborating on merchandising strategies
Coordinate and execute store resets, ensuring optimal product presentation and placement
Support regional teams in delivering consistent merchandising excellence
Beyond the role, you'll find what makes us special - most of our team members from 10 years ago are still growing with us today, thanks to our promote-from-within culture.
Balance work and life
Need a schedule that works for you?
Our positions offer real opportunity with real flexibility:
Product Development
Transforming ideas into market-ready products with speed, quality, and innovation.
Competitive wages
Earn competitive pay while gaining valuable retail experience
Growth potential
Start part-time and grow into full-time roles - many of our leaders started right where you'll begin
Hands-on experience
Gain practical retail skills while working with one of America's largest retailers
Build your corporate career
Join our corporate team where analytics meets retail excellence:
Transform retail spaces using data-driven insights and customer behavior analysis
Drive strategic decisions that shape product placement and retail performance
Convert retail data into actionable insights that guide merchandising strategy
Develop and implement technologies that enhance retail execution
Ensure consistency and excellence across our retail operations
Here, you'll work alongside industry veterans and innovative thinkers, backed by our employee-owned structure that ensures your success is directly tied to company growth.
Join a team that grows with you
Based at our Newport, Kentucky headquarters, our corporate team supports success across the network through:
Lead initiatives that drive Kroger's corporate brand success
Guide regional teams in delivering consistent excellence
Utilize data to drive placement on shelves and in store
Transform data into actionable insights that shape strategy
Provide crucial backing to our field operations across 14 states
Rewards that matter
As an employee-owner, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed for your success:
Health and dental insurance for peace of mind
Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
401k retirement plan for your future
The unique advantage of being an ESOP
Regular annual raises recognizing your growth
Performance bonus opportunities
Company car allowance for eligible positions
Short & long-term disability coverage
Employee discount program
Early access to earned wages
Every benefit reflects our commitment to treating our team members as owners, not just employees. Because at PL Marketing, your success drives our success.
How does ESOP benefit you?
As you build your career with PL Marketing, you accumulate shares in the company.
Your ESOP value grows as the company succeeds, helping secure your future.
Unlike traditional stock plans, you don’t have to buy in—your shares are earned through your hard work.
ESOP provides an additional wealth-building opportunity alongside your 401k.
How employee ownership makes a difference
Our expertise spans all aspects of grocery retail merchandising, including:
Higher Engagement & Performance
Employee-owners think like business owners, leading to better results and a stronger company.
Greater Financial Stability
Studies show ESOP companies outperform traditional businesses in employee compensation and retirement security.
Shared Success
When PL Marketing grows, so does your personal stake in the company.
Get the answers you need
Joining PL Marketing
We offer a range of positions, including full-time, part-time, and seasonal opportunities in merchandising, analytics, and project-based retail work. Our flexible scheduling allows you to find a role that fits your availability.
Not necessarily! While some positions require retail experience, many entry-level roles provide on-the-job training to help you succeed.
We offer competitive pay, health and dental insurance, paid time off, a 401k retirement plan, annual raises, an employee discount program, and early access to earned wages.
As a 100% employee-owned company, every team member has a direct financial stake in our success. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), your shares in the company grow as we do—helping secure your financial future.
After you apply, we’ll review your application and reach out if your skills match our needs. Some roles may require additional assessments or a background check.
Yes! We actively promote from within, and many of our managers started in entry-level positions. We provide clear career pathways and mentorship to help you grow.
Ready to join our team?
Take the first step toward ownership—apply today and grow your career with PL Marketing!
