Program Development Manager - Outside Sales

Position Title:              Program Development Manager – Outside Sales 

Department:                 Business Development

Location:                      Remote

Travel:                           Up to 75%

Reports To:                  Director of Business Development

Installation 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.

The Program Development Manager (“PDM”) will play a pivotal role at the intersection of sales, project management, and client relations. The primary responsibility of the PDM is to drive projects across the organization to completion and to lead the development, implementation, and scaling of innovative home improvement programs. The PDM will also act as a strategic partner to our retail clients and manufacturers, driving enrollment of prospects and showcasing IME’s installation services as the premier choice in the industry. 

As a Program Development Manager, you will have the opportunity to showcase your sales expertise, drive impactful projects, and shape the future of our installation services. With a commitment to excellence and client satisfaction, IME offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will make a significant difference. The PDM role is highly visible and will have frequent interaction with all departments as well as senior and executive level management. 

We are seeking a highly skilled and knowledgeable professional with a strong background in the flooring industry. The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise in both product specifications and installation processes. The candidate should be comfortable interfacing with all levels of an organization and be able to handle stressful situations with calm and grace. Additionally, the PDM should have good business sense, be confident and charismatic, and be able to apply sound judgment in complex situations. The candidate should be self-motivated, able to work independently, and be willing to travel up to 75% of the time. 

Essential Functions:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for our retail partners and affiliates, nurturing relationships and driving sales of IME's installation services. 
• Conduct product demonstrations and presentations to showcase the value proposition of our programs.
• Produce reports, timelines, and graphics to communicate expectations and progress to management, clients, and other relevant parties.
• Work as liaison between the business and development on all new programs.
• Maintain internal projects records and track project status.
• Develop and execute strategies to introduce and scale new …