Remote Category Manager - Kitchen & Bath Growth

Installation Made Easy, Inc; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote work environment

Equipment provided

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with employer match

Job summary

Installation Made Easy, Inc is seeking a results-driven Category Manager to develop and execute strategies for assigned home improvement categories within partner networks. You will analyze market trends, customer behavior, and competitor performance; drive category initiatives such as Wizards and Spec Sheets; and collaborate with manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.

This role is remote in the United States and reports to the Senior Director – Business Development.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years of proven experience in Kitchen and Bath, Flooring, Exteriors, MEP or other home improvement categories.
• 4+ years of retail experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage strategic direction for assigned product categories to drive sales growth, competitiveness, and customer satisfaction across partner networks.
• Develop and execute category plans with measurable leads, sales, and revenue goals; routinely review results, identify gaps, and take corrective action.
• Own category-specific projects and improvements, including Wizards, Spec Sheets, and related technology or process initiatives; maintain project plans, milestones, deadlines, and action items.
• Be a subject matter expert for assigned categories with a large emphasis on performance.
• Use knowledge of IME systems and workflows to identify opportunities to improve category programs, partner experience, and operational efficiency.
• Proactively engage manufacturers, distributors, and dealer networks; document partner feedback, communicate next steps, and resolve or elevate barriers to progress.
• Maintain and execute category promotional calendars, evaluate promotion effectiveness, and adjust quarterly promotional strategies based on performance.
• Analyze 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.
• Conduct monthly internal and external business reviews, including documented feedback and follow-up actions; regularly research industry trends and outside factors affecting assigned categories.
• Complete periodic competitor reviews and category content audits to keep Spec Sheets, Wizards, and Knowledge Vault materials accurate, current, and aligned with program requirements.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives, proactively share category knowledge, track outstanding actions, and ensure commitments and project deadlines are met.
• Ensure accurate and consistent category information across all partner-facing and consumer-facing platforms.
• Work with marketing teams to influence promotional strategy, visual merchandising, and creative campaigns.
• 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

Skills

Category management

Strategic planning

Vendor coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Installation Made Easy, Inc is seeking a results-driven Category Manager to develop and execute strategies for assigned home improvement categories within partner networks. You will analyze market trends, customer behavior, and competitor performance; drive category initiatives such as Wizards and Spec Sheets; and collaborate with manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.

This role is remote in the United States and reports to the Senior Director – Business Development.