Merchant

Installation Made Easy, Inc.

Merchant driving flooring category growth for IME, which provides software and process management for installed home improvements. Shaping promotions, partnerships, and category strategy.

Posted 8/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Flooring Home Improvement Categories, with a focus on product lines, installation processes, and vendor coordination. Proven ability to drive sales growth and customer satisfaction through strategic direction and effective communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Flooring Home Improvement ExperienceVendor ManagementMarket Trend AnalysisRetail ExperienceStrategic Planning

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Hard Skills

Product Line UnderstandingInstallation ProcessesPromotional Strategy DevelopmentBusiness Review ExecutionCategory Performance Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Problem-Solving AbilityExceptional Organization SkillsProfessional DemeanorAbility to Adapt to Changing Priorities

Industry Keywords

Sales GrowthCustomer SatisfactionVendor/Contractor CoordinationMarket ShareSupplier Evaluations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and manage strategic direction for assigned product categories to drive sales growth, competitiveness, and customer satisfaction across partner networks.
Serve as a subject matter expert for assigned categories, emphasizing performance.
Analyze market trends, customer behavior, and competitor performance to inform category strategy.
Form a comprehensive promotional strategy sponsored by IME, retailers, manufacturers, and providers to drive market share.
Execute regular business reviews to assess performance, identify opportunities, and implement category improvements.
Act as the primary point of contact for manufacturers and large-scale enterprise partners, driving alignment and execution on strategic initiatives.
Maintain vendor and manufacturer relationships, managing day-to-day engagement while negotiating long-term strategies and agreements.
Provide strategic feedback on partner and category performance to align efforts and ensure mutual success.
Ensure accurate and consistent category information across partner-facing and consumer-facing platforms.
Work with marketing teams to influence promotional strategy, visual merchandising, and creative campaigns.
Contribute to supplier evaluations, compliance tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Stay active in the industry through trade shows, factory visits, and customer-facing events to maintain category expertise and identify new business opportunities.
Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or equivalent
3+ years of proven experience in Flooring home improvement categories, with a strong understanding of product lines, installation processes, and vendor/contractor coordination in these areas.
3+ years of retail experience
Professional demeanor.
Sound judgment and strong problem-solving ability.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of an organization, including executive and C-level
Exceptional organization skills.
Ability to juggle multiple projects at a time, while maintaining efficiency and sharp attention to detail.
Ability to adapt to changing or multiple priorities.
Ability to travel at least 50% of the time
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% remote work environment
Employer provided equipment.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings plan includes employer contribution to health savings account.
Medical and dental flexible spending accounts
Company paid basic life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
401K plan with employer match
Company matches 100% of the first 4% of salary deferrals.
All contributions, including employer contributions, are 100% vested immediately.
Employee discount program for Electronics, Groceries, Travel, Entertainment, and more
Employee assistance program
Pay on demand.
Critical illness, hospital indemnity, group accident, and legal insurance
Paid time off.
Equal Opportunity and Drug-Free Workplace