{"id":3926297,"url":"https://alion.io/job/installation-made-easy-category-manager-kitchen-and-bath","title":"Category Manager - Kitchen and Bath","company":{"id":4416703,"name":"Installation Made Easy","domain":"installationmadeeasy.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/installationmadeeasy","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workable","truth_index":null},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"remote","remote_scope":"stated_countries","remote_scope_basis":"board_field","remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":[],"countries":[],"hiring_countries":["US"],"hiring_countries_total":1,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-07T19:32:39Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-07","last_verified_at":"2026-11-11T11:25:51Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":3,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":3},"description":"Position Title: Category Manager - Kitchen and Bath\nDepartment: Business Development\nLocation: Remote\nReports To: Senior Director - Business Development\nInstallation Made Easy (“IME”) provides software and process management that enable retailers and contractors to offer installed home improvements to homeowners in a convenient, consistent, and affordable manner. IME senior management has over 100 years of retail management and home improvement industry experience.\nThe Category Manager’s primary responsibility is to develop and execute strategies for assigned home improvement categories that generate new leads, increase sales and revenue, enhance competitiveness, and improve customer satisfaction across partner networks. The Category Manager serves as the subject matter expert for each assigned category and is accountable for measurable category performance and continuous improvement.\nTo achieve these goals, the Category Manager analyzes category metrics, market trends, customer behavior, and competitor performance; develops coordinated promotional strategies with IME, retailers, manufacturers, distributors, and service providers; and conducts regular business reviews. The role also owns category-specific initiatives, including Wizards, Spec Sheets, and program improvements, ensuring projects advance on schedule and deliver meaningful business results. This position is highly visible within the company and will have frequent interaction with senior leadership and other departments.\nAn ideal candidate will be results-driven, proactive, and highly organized, with the ability to use IME technology and operational data to improve category performance. This individual will build productive internal and external relationships, clear obstacles, communicate next steps, and drive multiple initiatives forward in a collaborative environment without direct internal reports.\nEssential Functions:\nOwn and manage strategic direction for assigned product categories to drive sales growth, competitiveness, and customer satisfaction across partner networks.\nDevelop and execute category plans with measurable leads, sales, and revenue goals; routinely review results, identify gaps, and take corrective action.\nOwn category-specific projects and improvements, including Wizards, Spec Sheets, and related technology or process initiatives; maintain project plans, milestones, deadlines, and action items.\nBe a subject matter expert for assigned categories with a large emphasis on performance.\nUse knowledge of IME systems and workflows to identify opportunities to improve category programs, partner experience, and operational efficiency.\nProactively engage manufacturers, distributors, and dealer networks; document partner feedback, communicate next steps, and resolve or escalate barriers to progress.\nMaintain and execute category promotional calendars, evaluate promotion effectiveness, and adjust quarterly promotional strategies based on performance.\nAnalyze key category reports, including leads, sales, revenue, recruitment or assignment needs, ZIP-code coverage, work order cycle time, customer surveys, and promotions, to guide decisions.\nConduct monthly internal and external business reviews, including documented feedback and follow-up actions; regularly research industry trends and outside factors affecting assigned categories.\nComplete periodic competitor reviews and category content audits to keep Spec Sheets, Wizards, and Knowledge Vault materials accurate, current, and aligned with program requirements.\nCoordinate cross-functional initiatives, proactively share category knowledge, track outstanding actions, and ensure commitments and project deadlines are met.\nEnsure accurate and consistent category information across all partner-facing and consumer-facing platforms.\nWork with marketing teams to influence promotional strategy, visual merchandising, and creative campaigns.\nStay active in the industry through trade shows, factory visits, and customer-facing events to maintain category expertise and identify new business opportunities.\nPerform other duties as required\nRequirements\nMinimum Qualifications:\nHigh School diploma or equivalent\n4+ years of proven experience in Kitchen and Bath, Flooring, Exteriors, MEP or other home improvement categories, with a strong understanding of product lines, installation processes, and vendor/contractor coordination in these areas.\n4+ years of retail experience\nProfessional demeanor.\nSound judgment and strong problem-solving ability.\nExcellent communication skills, both written and oral.\nAbility to interact effectively with all levels of an organization, including executive and C-level\nExceptional organization skills.\nAbility to juggle multiple projects at a time, while maintaining efficiency and sharp attention to detail.\nAbility to adapt to changing or multiple priorities.\nPhysical Requirements:\nProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.\nMust be able to lift 15 pounds at times.\nThe Category Manager position may require some travel but will be very limited and less than 10%. The Category Manager may be asked to perform additional tasks that are not listed above. In addition, the list of primary responsibilities may change over time.\nBenefits\nBenefits to working with IME:\n100% remote work environment\nEmployer provided equipment.\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance\nHealth savings plan includes employer contribution to health savings account.\nMedical and dental flexible spending accounts\nCompany paid basic life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.\n401K plan with employer match\nCompany matches 100% of the first 4% of salary deferrals.\nAll contributions, including employer contributions, are 100% vested immediately.\nEmployee discount program for Electronics, Groceries, Travel, Entertainment, and more\nEmployee assistance program\nPay on demand.\nCritical illness, hospital indemnity, group accident, and legal insurance\nPaid time off.\nAnd more!\nWe are an Equal Opportunity and Drug-Free Workplace.\nThe Job Description is not an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications of the job, nor is it intended to limit opportunities for necessary modifications. 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