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When you join Pepper Group, you become part of a team committed to constantly growing as people, marketers and teammates. Learn what it means to be a Pepper below, or scroll further down the page to see our open positions.

George, President and CEO

“We work every day to foster a culture that nurtures and energizes our team. We love that we get to do this job with each other.”—George Couris | President & CEO

The Pepper Group team packed backpacks for kids
Stacy and Todd kayaking on the river
The Pepper Group team packing backpacks for kids

Beliefs 2 Behaviors

Our core values help influence our actions, inspire us to treat our colleagues and coworkers with respect and remind us of what’s truly important.

Initiative Has No Boundaries

Take personal responsibility to make whatever you do the best it can be. If you see an opportunity, own it yourself or get some help. Look at things differently — the solution may be hidden.

Work and Play With Passion

Communicate your passion and excite clients. Go for the giggle, share your empathy. Play hard so that you have great life experiences to draw from and time to recharge.

Pride in Craft and Service

Realize that we’re in a pretty cool business. We take great pride in our work and find joy in connecting with our clients. Focus on building collaborative, respectful relationships with an equal commitment to shared goals. Bring all your talent and expertise to the party. When you do, service comes naturally, success follows and we all have more fun.

Strength of the Wolf Is in the Pack

Support each other. Teach each other. Protect each other. Respect each other. Surprise each other. Cover each other’s sixes.

Be Smarter Tomorrow

Our advantage as a company and as individuals is in our education and the skillsets we bring to the table. Bring your curiosity to work every day. Pursue knowledge like it was gold and it will be.

Scraped Knees Teach Us To Dance

Don’t be afraid to fall down. Pick yourself up, learn and try again. We’ve all been there. You’ll soon boogie!

Face to Face With Grace

When you can, be there in person or turn on your camera for that video call. Emails are efficient and the phone can be fast, but conversations are clearer and more personal when you can look someone in the eye. They can feel your passion.

Choose To Be Challenged

Wake up in the morning with a confident attitude and ride it through the day. Expect the unexpected. Explore your limits and help others do so, too. Be brave — what’s the worst that can happen?

Back 2 Back 2 Back …

We’ve been named one of Chicago’s “Best and Brightest Companies To Work For” every year since 2013. We’ve been honored for delivering exceptional practices and commitments to our team.

Career Opportunities

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Boating 2 Bashes

HEARD AROUND THE OFFICE

That’s the saddest Play-Doh I’ve ever seen.

PSA: When sending your kid to school for an anti-drug awareness day that requires a red shirt, be sure the shirt doesn’t have big bold letters that say, “JUST DO IT.” Almost missed it.

I shamelessly love high school football.

The juggling video I made was my ode to werepenguins.

I could have spent the whole afternoon reading the comments on that post.

Ok, my ducks are all in their rows.

Whatever the question, it’s always possible that the answer is purple glitter.

100% should have bought cookies while I was out. Fail.

I’m deep into a spreadsheet right now.

It’s fav-i-con, not fave-icon.

Don’t say anything about the lights being off!