President of three sixty Merchandising

About the Role

The President of three sixty Merchandising Solutions leads the company as a standalone operating entity within the Plumbridge Collective portfolio, with full accountability for the P&L, client and Kroger relationship management, and team performance across merchandising, category management, and Retail Media capabilities. This role focuses on driving growth, profitability, and operational execution at Kroger, positioning three sixty as Kroger’s most trusted merchandising partner.

Responsibilities

• P&L and Business Leadership: Own the P&L, drive budgeted growth and profitability, oversee financial performance, negotiate contracts, improve cost efficiency, and develop new business.
• Client and Kroger Relationship Management: Represent clients and three sixty to Kroger, grow the Kroger partnership, support sales and category enablement, and direct participation in trade shows and events.
• Team Leadership and Culture: Build and lead a high-performing team, manage hiring, development, and performance, ensure efficient workload delegation, and reinforce communication and engagement.
• Growth and Market Representation: Integrate new capabilities into core offerings, maintain industry expertise, and partner with Plumbridge Collective leadership on enterprise priorities.

Qualifications

• 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 of building, leading, and scaling high-performing teams.
• Ability to influence client-facing and internal teams and communicate effectively with senior-level executives.
• Expert organizational, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and ability to learn new systems.

Desired Experience

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

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain standing/sitting for several hours at a time.
• Lift 10-30 lbs. occasionally.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Competencies

• Adaptability
• Strategic Relationships
• Building Trust
• Communication
• Customer Focus
• Decision Making
• Inclusion
• Initiative
• Leadership
• Negotiation
• Self-Starter
• Work Standards

Location and Travel

In-person role requiring 4-5 days on-site in Newport, Kentucky, with travel to Kroger and industry events as needed.