President, Architectural Coatings

Cherrycoatings; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Coatings in Orlando, FL is seeking a senior operations leader to guide daily regional office performance, develop staff, and ensure profit targets.

You will align field teams with core values, manage budgets, and pursue growth opportunities in the commercial coatings market.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in construction, with 3+ years in construction office management.
• Deep experience in commercial coatings space.
• Bachelor’s Degree in construction or business management preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Flexible schedule, punctual, able to work 7:00–4:30; Saturdays as needed.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a people-first culture aligned with core values.
• Manage daily operations of regional offices and ensure adherence to Cherry Coatings guidelines.
• Oversee customer relationships and address satisfaction promptly.
• Evaluate local market conditions and identify sales opportunities in each city.
• Develop strategic plans, forecasts, and financial objectives.
• Meet goals and metrics; manage budgets and resource allocation.
• Mentor city leaders and conduct performance reviews.
• Lead hiring for core roles and drive talent development.
• Monitor costs to maximize profitability and ensure safety standards.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Strategic planning

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in construction or business management

Job description

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Location: Orlando, FL

Job Id:893

# of Openings:1

Established in 1968, Cherry Coatings is one of the largest commercial paint contractors in the country. We are a family owned business that provides architectural, industrial, and maintenance coating services for some of the most recognizable facilities in Texas, Arizona, Tennessee, and beyond. Our strong emphasis on high-quality service and client satisfaction has made us the select partner for general contractors, property management firms, and facility managers.

Purpose of the Role:

To ensure the assigned reporting Cherry Coatings Office Locations are meeting overall goals and objectives, delivering profit expectations as well as growing and developing staff throughout time.

CHERRY CORE VALUES:

Servant Heart: Put Others First

Cultivate: Invest time developing yourself. Always take time to help & mentor others

Act Promptly: Respond the way you hope others respond to you. Fast & accurate.

Innovate: Be Creative. Think outside the box.

Deliver: Follow through, do what you say, honor your commitments. Go beyond expectations with excellence.

• Know and understand the "why" with City Financials
• Build & Maintain Customer Relationships.
• Maintain Gross Margin Targets.
• Strategic Planning
• Field Support - Problem Solving.
• Business Forecasting to Ensure Profitability.
• Vendor Relationships and Pricing.
• Drive Company Culture Through Core Values.
• Mentor and Develop City Leaders (1-1, 555, performance reviews)
• Quarterly and Annual Goals
• Each City Visit should entail:
  • Quality Customer Touch
  • Quality Team Touch
  • "Focus Job" Job Walk (Deep Dive at office)
  • Review of Focus Jobs
  • Review of Financials
  • Hot Issues
  • Mentoring of City Leader

Department Scorecard Measurables:

• Gross Margin Company Target.
• Less than 10% Outstanding Change Orders for the Region.
• Year over Year Growth (15% Revenue while maintaining GM)
• Talent Retention < 0 (9 Box Green Zone)
• Safety Recordables <1

Responsibilities:

• Establish & maintain a people first culture always focused on CORE VALUES
• Ensure daily operations of departments consistent with CHERRY COATINGS guidelines and procedures.
• Understand and ensure reporting managers are meeting the needs of all customers as well as employees. Address satisfaction issues promptly with City Leader.
• Ensure management team assess local market conditions and identify current and prospective sales opportunities for each city
• Develop strategic plan, forecasts, financial objectives, and business plans
• Meet goals and metrics
• Hold City Leader Accountable for budget and allocation of funds
• Bring out the best of region personnel by providing training, coaching, and motivation focused on developing well rounded leaders
• Participate in hiring of core roles
• Locate areas of improvement and propose corrective actions that meet challenges and leverage growth opportunities
• Share knowledge with other locations and headquarters on effective practices, competitive intelligence, business opportunities and needs
• Adhere to high ethical standards, and comply with all regulations/applicable laws, Employee Handbook, partnering with Human Resources
• Network to improve the presence and reputation of each location in the region and company
• Stay abreast of competing markets and provide reports on market movement and penetration
• Control Costs to maximize revenue

Qualifications:

• Experience in Construction 7+ years, 3+ years construction office manager preferred.
• Deep experience in the commercial coatings space.
• Bachelor’s Degree in construction or business management preferred; equivalent experience considered
• Flexible Schedule, punctual and able to work 7-4:30; Saturdays as needed
• Strong work history & reliable transportation