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2023 IMARK Supplier Gold / Platinum Program

The IMARK Plumbing Gold/Platinum program recognizes IMARK Plumbing suppliers that are fully engaged with the IMARK Plumbing members. The program also provides a road map for suppliers that intend to maximize their affiliation as an approved IMARK Plumbing supplier. Status is recognized based on activities accomplished and results achieved for the 2023 calendar year.

No enrollment process required. IMARK Plumbing tracks each supplier’s progress toward Gold/Platinum on the IMARK website. Suppliers can view their “Report Card” indicating progress on status.

Required points:
Gold = Between 90 and 174 points
Platinum = 175 or more points

  1. Increase 2023 calendar year sales to IMARK Plumbing members over 2021 sales
    Increase 2023 sales from IMARK members by 5%-6% over 2021 purchases, earn 8 points.
    Increase 2023 sales from IMARK members by 7%-8% over 2021 purchases, earn 15 points.
    Increase 2023 sales from IMARK members by 9%+ over 2021 purchases, earn 25 points.
  2. Grow 2023 sales (by at least $1) with a percentage of IMARK Plumbing members that you sell to
    Grow with 40%-49% of the IMARK members you sell to, earn 8 points.
    Grow with 50%-59% of the IMARK members you sell to, earn 15 points.
    Grow with 60%+ of the IMARK members you sell to, earn 25 points.
  3. 2023 Program Improvement
    IMARK Plumbing supplier that offers an enhanced 2023 base rebate program, earn 25 points. Base rebate must increase by an average of 1% or greater over previous year’s program.
  4. Develop 2023 GainShare Plans with IMARK Plumbing members
    Develop plans with 29 or less IMARK members, earn 20 points.
    Develop plans with 30-49 IMARK members earn, 25 points.
    Develop plans with 50-99 IMARK members earn, 30 points.
    Develop plans with 100 or more members earn, 35 points.
  5. Approve 2023 GainShare Mid-Year update forms with your 2023 GainShare member partners
    Review & approve mid-year GainShare plans with 10%-24% of your partners, earn 5 points.
    Review & approve mid-year GainShare plans with 25%-29% of your partners, earn 10 points.
    Review & approve mid-year GainShare plans with 30%+ or more with your partners, earn 15 points.
    Note: GainShare mid-year updates are to be completed from July 7, 2023, to October 20, 2023.
  6. 2023 GainShare Goal Achievement
    Achieve the sales goal for 35%-39% of all your 2023 GainShare programs, earn 20 points.
    Achieve the sales goal for 40%-44% of all your 2023 GainShare programs, earn 25 points.
    Achieve the sales goal for 45%-49% or more of all your 2023 GainShare programs, earn 30 points.
    Achieve the sales goal for 50%+ or more of all your 2023 GainShare programs earn 35 points.
  7. GainShare Uploads
    IMARK Plumbing supplier will earn points when they meet each and every upload requirement date for the GainShare program. GainShare uploads (upload due date is by the 15th of each month, starting in May 2023) earn 15 points.
    Note: points will be awarded after the final uploads in January 2024
  1. Maintain IMARK University courses
    Maintain at least one “active” course on IMARK U throughout 2023, earn 3 points.
    Maintain 2-5 “active” courses on IMARK U throughout 2023, earn 5 points.
    Maintain 6 or more “active” courses on IMARK U throughout 2023, earn 7 points.
  2. New IMARK University courses
    IMARK Plumbing supplier shall receive 5 points for every “new” course launched on IMARK U during 2023 (award for new courses added is capped at 25 points). Points will be awarded monthly.
  3. IMARK Today magazine
    Advertise in (1) issue of IMARK Today magazine in 2023, earn 5 points.
    Advertise in (2-3) issues of IMARK Today magazine in 2023, earn 7 points.
    Advertise in (4) issues of IMARK Today magazine in 2023, earn 15 points.
  4. IMARK ‘Digital Impact’
    For each IMARK Digital Impact featured on the IMARK website homepage in 2023, earn 5 points (award is capped at 15 points).
  5. IMARK 2023 Group Growth program with the IMARK Plumbing membership
    IMARK Plumbing supplier will earn 15 points for executing a successful 2023 Group Growth program with the IMARK Plumbing membership.
  6. IMARK 2024 Executive Sales Outlook Survey
    IMARK Plumbing supplier will earn 5 points when the 2024 Executive Sales Outlook is completed by December 2023.
  7. Completion of Platinum Surveys
    IMARK Plumbing supplier will earn 5 points for completing “each” IMARK survey designated as “Platinum” by the published deadline.
  8. IMARK Exclusive Promotions
    IMARK Plumbing supplier will earn points when they offer IMARK Exclusive Promotions and Spotlight Promotions throughout the calendar year.
    • Winter Promotion (February), earn 5 points.
    • Summer Promotion (August), earn 5 points.
    • Fall Roadshow Promotion (October), earn 5 points.
    • Spotlight Promotion, earn 5 points.
    • Bonus Opportunity: Offer 3 IMARK Executive Promotions (Winter, Summer and Fall Road Show), earn 15 bonus points.