Market Installation Manager
Express Flooring
$80,000 - $90,000 / year
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Description
About the Role
The Market Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing day-to-day installation operations and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality service to Express Flooring customers. In this role, you will lead the coordination and execution of installation activities, ensuring projects are completed efficiently and in alignment with company policies, procedures, and contractual obligations. You will also work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our customers receive a seamless experience and the highest level of support throughout the installation process.
This position also plays a critical role in developing and managing a network of installation contractors. You will cultivate strong contractor relationships, ensure performance and quality standards are met, and maintain the capacity needed to support a growing market while fulfilling warranty and service commitments. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, takes ownership of problems, and enjoys building strong teams and operational processes in a growing market.
This role will play an important part in launching and scaling Express Flooring’s Seattle's market.
Job Type: Full-Time, In-office
Compensation: $80,000-$90,000k annually, plus bonus
Location: Kent, WA
What You’ll Do
- Lead and oversee day-to-day installation operations to ensure projects are completed efficiently and meet company standards
- Manage installation scheduling and dispatch to ensure crews are deployed effectively and customer timelines are met
- Supervise and support Installation Coordinators to ensure smooth operational execution
- Develop, manage, and strengthen a network of installation contractors, including performance management and engagement
- Conduct job-site inspections and monitor installation quality to ensure work meets company and customer expectations
- Respond to and resolve customer installation concerns quickly and professionally
- Manage warranty requests and service resolutions to ensure customer satisfaction
- Recruit, hire, onboard, and develop operations team members while supporting training and performance management
- Identify operational challenges and implement solutions that improve efficiency and service delivery
- Ensure company policies, procedures, and contractual obligations are consistently followed across installation operations
- Support warehouse and field logistics as needed, including inventory control and assisting with load-in/load-out on truck days (must be able to lift 65+ lbs)
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of operations experience (or 10+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree)
- 5+ years of experience managing hourly, field-based, or operational teams
- Experience overseeing operations that rely on independent contractors or service providers
- Experience recruiting, developing, and managing a network of contractors or service partners
- Strong leadership and team development abilities with a focus on accountability and performance
- Excellent problem-solving and issue-resolution skills in fast-paced environments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to stay calm, organized, and solutions-focused under pressure
- High attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems such as Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, or NetSuite
- Flooring industry & forklift experience is preferred but not required.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift and move materials up to 65 lbs and assist with warehouse loading activities when needed.
Why People Love Working Here
- Growth & Opportunity – Join a fast-growing company where strong performers have opportunities to grow their careers and make a meaningful impact.
- Ownership & Impact – Your leadership directly influences customer satisfaction, operational success, and the growth of your market.
- Team-Oriented Culture – Work alongside collaborative teams that support one another and take pride in delivering excellent service.
- Fast-Paced & Dynamic Environment – Every day brings new challenges, opportunities to solve problems, and the ability to make real improvements to how we operate.
Benefits & Perks
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plan options
- Free virtual healthcare for employees and family members
- Health Savings Account (with HDHP enrollment)
- Health & dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Company-paid basic life insurance
- Voluntary supplemental life insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability insurance
- Voluntary long-term disability
- Company-paid Accident and Hospital Indemnity
- Free Bereavement and Life Planning Support for employees and family members
- 401(k) with company match (Pre-tax & Roth options)
- Paid PTO, bereavement leave, and maternity leave
- 7 company-paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience and relevant certifications.
About Us
Express Flooring, a leading provider of residential and commercial flooring solutions in multiple states, is seeking highly spirited and dedicated professionals to join our team in various positions. Our mission is to deliver a superior floor covering experience to our customers by offering top-quality products, professional installation, and unparalleled customer service.
As a rapidly expanding company, we are always looking for ambitious individuals who are not just looking for a job, but a rewarding career. We value problem solvers who are passionate about finding innovative solutions to challenges. At Express Flooring, we care deeply about our employees and strive to provide unlimited potential for growth, job security, highly competitive earnings, and comprehensive benefits packages for our full-time employees
Express Flooring is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Express Flooring is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Benefits
- health insurance
- vision insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- parental leave
- life insurance
- disability insurance
About this role
At Express Flooring's growing Seattle market, this role centers on building and running installation operations from the ground up. You'll manage day-to-day scheduling, quality control, and customer resolution while developing a contractor network that scales with the business. The work spans site inspections, team supervision, warehouse logistics, and problem-solving in a fast-moving environment—this is hands-on leadership where you directly shape how the operation functions and grows.
The ideal candidate brings at least seven years of operations experience and five years managing field or hourly teams, ideally with exposure to contractor or service provider networks. You'll need strong communication and organizational skills to juggle multiple priorities under pressure, plus the ability to recruit and develop people. Flooring industry background and forklift certification are bonuses but not requirements. The role includes physical demands: lifting up to 65 pounds and assisting with warehouse activities as needed.
Express Flooring offers a standard benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program. The salary range is $80,000 to $90,000 annually, plus bonus, for a full-time in-office position based in Kent, Washington.
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