Paint Sales and Project Manager

Ace Hardware Corporation; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, vision coverage

Paid vacations & holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ace Hardware Home Services, Inc. is seeking a Paint Project Manager to lead the painting lifecycle from sales and estimating to crew management and project completion.

Ideal candidates will have strong sales, project management skills, and experience recruiting and coordinating 1099 crews. Proficiency with ServiceTitan and a focus on revenue growth and customer satisfaction are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of successful experience in sales, project management, or estimating in painting/construction.
• Strong knowledge of residential & commercial painting processes, materials, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Generate and close residential and commercial painting sales through various channels.
• Provide accurate and competitive project estimates.
• Develop and maintain relationships with homeowners, property managers, contractors, and business owners.
• Recruit, vet, and manage 1099 painting crews to ensure high-quality workmanship.
• Oversee project scheduling, coordination, and completion with top-tier customer service.
• Use ServiceTitan to track estimates, job progress, invoices, and communications.
• Manage and purchase paint and sundries cost-effectively.
• Analyze sales and job performance to optimize revenue growth.

Skills

Sales & estimates

Project management

Lead generation

Client relationship building

Tools

ServiceTitan

Job description

Compensation Details: $20.00 per hour + 15% commission

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Paint Project Manager oversees the entire painting project lifecycle, from sales and estimating to crew management and job completion. This role requires strong sales abilities, project management expertise, and the capability to recruit and manage 1099 painting crews. The ideal candidate is proactive, technology-savvy (ServiceTitan), and focused on revenue growth and customer satisfaction.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES:

• Generate and close residential and commercial painting sales through various channels, including door-to-door canvassing and hyper-local marketing.
• Provide accurate and competitive project estimates.
• Develop and maintain relationships with homeowners, property managers, general contractors, and business owners.
• Recruit, vet, and manage 1099 painting crews to ensure high-quality job execution.
• Oversee project scheduling, coordination, and completion while ensuring top-tier customer service.
• Utilize ServiceTitan to track estimates, job progress, invoices, and customer communications.
• Manage and purchase liquid paint and paint sundries from Ace Hardware efficiently and cost-effective.
• Analyze sales and job performance to optimize revenue growth and ensure profitability.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, AND COMPETENCIES:

Education & Experience:

• 2+ years of successful experience in sales, project management, or estimating in the painting or construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of residential & commercial painting processes, materials, and best practices.

Skills & Competencies:

• Proven ability to generate leads and close deals.
• Experience managing 1099 subcontractors and ensuring quality workmanship.
• Proficiency in ServiceTitan (or similar CRM/job management software).
• Excellent organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to engage in door-to-door canvassing and local marketing efforts.
• Self-motivated and goal-driven with a strong focus on revenue growth.

Other Requirements:

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Why should you join our team?

We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don’t often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace Hardware Home Services, Inc. is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, and to the Ace brand.

In addition to providing our employees a great culture, we offer competitive benefits* that address life’s necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including:

• Incentive/Commission/Bonus opportunities (Based on role / grade level)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching company contributions, eligible on your first day!
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, company paid short-term disability, and long-term disability) and life insurance benefits for you and your dependents.
• Warehouse Merchandise Discount!
• Paid time off & paid holidays (depending on role and month of hire)
• Career Growth & opportunities within several channels (Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electrical, Handyman, Customer Service and others).

Your career at Ace is more than just a job. It’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities. You are joining a team that’s committed to your success and invested in your future. We provide the tools, hands-on training, formal education, and coaching to help you become a trusted expert in your craft, grow your career, and make a meaningful impact serving co-workers, customers, and your community.

Robust Employee Assistance Program, which will provide professional assistance for personal, legal, financial, work, childcare and elder care support.

* Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable laws, plans and policies.

About Ace Handyman Services

Ace Hardware has been serving neighbors throughout America for over 100 years. Ace launched Ace Handyman Services, a part of Ace Hardware Home Services Inc. and is now Bringing Helpful to Your Home through a wide range of residential maintenance and home repair services including plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, handyman and painting. Ace Handyman Services is changing the home improvement industry. We provide a professional, reliable service to customers, create a special place for talented Craftsmen to work, and help our owners rapidly create wealth in a high-margin business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ace Hardware Home Services, Inc. is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.

Disclaimers

The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual’s education, training, and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.

Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Ace Hardware Home Services position description for the accurate starting pay range information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview.

This written “Position Description” is not intended to cover all aspects of the position listed. It is meant to cover the basic/general essential job functions of a particular position. Ace Hardware Home Services reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Notice to Philadelphia, PA candidates: When reviewing a post-offer background check, we will conduct an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.

Ace Hardware has been serving neighbors throughout America for 100 years. Ace launched Ace Hardware Home Services and is now Bringing Helpful to Your Home. Ace Hardware Home Services offers a wide range of residential maintenance and home repair services including plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, handyman and painting with the signature Ace Helpful service our customers know. Helpful is what we do – and Ace is on a Mission to be the best, most trusted provider of home preservation services. Ace Hardware has been serving neighbors throughout America for 100 years. Ace launched Ace Hardware Home Services and is now Bringing Helpful to Your Home through a wide range of residential maintenance and home repair services including plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, handyman and painting. Ace Handyman Services is changing the home improvement industry. We provide a professional, reliable service to customers, create a special place for talented Craftsmen to work, and help our owners rapidly create wealth in a high-margin business. Legacy Plumbing is an award-winning Plumbing business founded in 2006. At Legacy Plumbing, our employees don’t just “punch a clock.” They are part of something much bigger, and we all work together to fulfill our purpose of positively transforming each other, our customers, and our community. In 2022, Legacy Plumbing joined the Ace Hardware family to catapult our vision for the future to the next level. Together with Ace, we’re looking forward to growing and supporting the local community for years to come. If you want a rewarding and meaningful career with top professionals, consider joining our team.