Coatings Project Sales & Operations Manager

Ace Hardware Corporation; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ace Hardware Corporation in Overland Park, KS is seeking a results-driven Sales and Project Manager to lead residential and commercial painting initiatives. You will manage the full lifecycle from lead generation and estimating to crew oversight and job closeout, coordinating with 1099 painters and Ace Hardware supplies.

You’ll drive revenue through door-to-door canvassing, hyper-local marketing, accurate estimates, and strong relationships with homeowners, property managers, and general

Qualifications

• 2+ years in sales, project management, or estimating within painting or construction.
• Experience managing 1099 subcontractors with quality control.
• Comfort with ServiceTitan (or similar CRM).
• Willingness to canvass door-to-door and execute localized marketing.

Responsibilities

• Lead generation and estimating to crew oversight and job closeout.
• Residential and commercial painting sales through door-to-door canvassing and hyper-local marketing.
• Accurate, competitive estimates that win profitable work.
• Recruiting, vetting, and managing 1099 painting crews to ensure quality execution.
• Scheduling, coordination, and on-site service excellence.
• End-to-end job tracking in ServiceTitan, including estimates, progress, invoicing, and messages.
• Ongoing analysis of sales and job results to optimize revenue and profitability.

Skills

Lead generation

Deal closing

Sales

Project management

Estimating

Organization

Time management

Problem solving

Tools

ServiceTitan CRM

Job description

A day in this role

Start your morning reviewing new leads and active jobs in ServiceTitan, prioritize site visits, and confirm crew schedules. Midday, you’re estimating a commercial repaint, then meeting a homeowner to scope a residential interior. In the afternoon, you’re lining up vetted 1099 painting crews, coordinating materials from Ace Hardware, and ensuring every project stays on time and on budget. You wrap by following up on proposals, nurturing relationships with property managers and contractors, and analyzing performance to drive revenue growth.

What you’ll own

• Full project lifecycle—from lead generation and estimating to crew oversight and job closeout.
• Residential and commercial painting sales through door-to-door canvassing and hyper-local marketing.
• Accurate, competitive estimates that win profitable work.
• Relationships with homeowners, property managers, GCs, and business owners.
• Recruiting, vetting, and managing 1099 painting crews to ensure quality execution.
• Scheduling, coordination, customer communication, and on-site service excellence.
• End-to-end job tracking in ServiceTitan, including estimates, progress, invoicing, and messages.
• Cost-effective purchasing of liquid paint and sundries from Ace Hardware.
• Ongoing analysis of sales and job results to optimize revenue and profitability.

What you bring

• 2+ years in sales, project management, or estimating within painting or construction.
• Working knowledge of residential and commercial coatings, materials, and best practices.
• Proven lead generation and deal-closing chops.
• Experience managing 1099 subcontractors with a focus on quality control.
• Comfort with ServiceTitan (or similar CRM/job management tools).
• Excellent organization, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to canvass door-to-door and execute localized marketing.
• Self-driven, goal-oriented, and motivated by revenue growth.

Other requirements

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Compensation

$20.00 per hour + 15% commission

You should be proficient in

• Project Management
• Paint
• Estimating