Paint Department Manager

Koopman Lumber, Inc.; Sharon, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Insurance: medical, dental, and vision

401(k)

Paid holidays and PTO

Employee discount

Training and career development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Koopman Lumber, Inc. in Sharon, MA, seeks a knowledgeable Paint Department Manager to lead the Paint Department.

This hands-on sales and leadership role involves helping customers, overseeing inventory, merchandising, and day-to-day department operations. You will work with homeowners, contractors, and professional painters, driving department sales through product knowledge and superior service while maintaining an organized, well-stocked space.

Qualifications

• Paint, coatings, hardware, or home improvement experience strongly preferred.
• Retail leadership or department management experience preferred.
• Strong sales and customer service skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in an active retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Paint Department
• Help customers select paints, stains, coatings, and project supplies
• Mix, tint, and color-match paint accurately
• Build relationships with homeowners, contractors, and professional painters
• Drive department sales through strong product knowledge and customer service
• Manage inventory, stocking, merchandising, and product displays
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked department
• Train and support team members on paint products and procedures
• Support overall store operations as needed

Skills

Paint department management

Sales

Customer service

Inventory management

Team leadership

Job description

Paint Department Manager

Location: Sharon, MA
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $28–$32 per hour, based on experience

About the Role

Koopman Lumber is looking for a knowledgeable, customer-focused Paint Department Manager to lead our Paint Department in Sharon, MA.

This is a hands‑on sales and leadership role for someone who knows paint, enjoys helping customers, and takes pride in running a successful department. You’ll work with homeowners, contractors, and professional painters while overseeing the day-to-day organization, inventory, merchandising, and sales of the department.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Paint Department
• Help customers select paints, stains, coatings, and project supplies
• Mix, tint, and color‑match paint accurately
• Build relationships with homeowners, contractors, and professional painters
• Drive department sales through strong product knowledge and customer service
• Manage inventory, stocking, merchandising, and product displays
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well‑stocked department
• Train and support team members on paint products and procedures
• Support overall store operations as needed

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Paint, coatings, hardware, or home improvement experience strongly preferred
• Retail leadership or department management experience preferred
• Strong sales and customer service skills
• Organized, dependable, and comfortable taking ownership of the department
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in an active retail environment

Why Join Koopman Lumber?

• $28–$32 per hour, based on experience
• Weekly pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Employee discount
• Paid product training and career development
• Opportunities for growth with a family‑owned New England company serving customers since 1939