General Manager

The Contractor Consultants

Date: 1 week ago
City: Norwalk, Connecticut
Contract type: Full time
🚀 Lead Growth & Build Legacy - Be the General Manager at Lime Painting of Westchester!

Job Title: General Manager

Company Name: Lime Painting of Westchester

Compensation: $45,000-$65,000+ base salary + 6% commission on personal sales

Industry: Residential Exterior and Interior Home Painting (Residential, Commercial, Government or Federal)

Location: Westchester, NY

Job Overview

Lime Painting of Westchester is looking for a dynamic and highly motivated General Manager to take the reins of our operations, sales development, and team leadership. This pivotal role blends sales strategy, operations oversight, and client relationship management. As our General Manager, you'll be both the face of the business and the backbone that drives results-leading sales reps, growing strategic partnerships, and ensuring every painting project is executed to the highest standard.

This is a career-launching opportunity for someone with a background in construction or painting, sales leadership, and a strong drive to build and scale a high-performing business.

Who We Are

Lime Painting of Westchester is part of a fast-growing national franchise focused on luxury residential and commercial painting. We combine artisan-level quality with unmatched professionalism, serving high-end homeowners, businesses, and government clients. As a franchise, you'll be backed by a supportive nationwide network of peers and experts-you'll never feel like you're in it alone.

Our team values mentorship, collaboration, and making a difference in our community through quality craftsmanship and charitable engagement. We're not just building homes-we're building careers, relationships, and trust.

Key Responsibilities

  • Daily & Weekly:
    • Generate leads through canvassing, networking, social media, and strategic partnerships.
    • Manage inbound/outbound calls, client inquiries, CRM updates (Service Minder), and sales appointment follow-ups.
    • Oversee subcontractors and ensure production quality at job sites.
    • Lead daily huddles, weekly meetings, and coordinate all team training.
    • Create and publish social media content; grow engagement across platforms.
    • Track KPIs, manage the marketing tracker, and update scorecards.
  • Bi-Weekly & Monthly:
    • Process payroll and work with the accountant to close monthly books.
    • Handle expense reports, participate in networking events, and meet with paint reps.
    • Maintain team morale and performance through contests, workshops, and regular coaching.
  • Ad Hoc:
    • Recruit, onboard, and train new sales team members.
    • Maintain personnel files and compliance with safety certifications (OSHA, Fall Protection, Lifts, etc.).
    • Keep all tech tools and record-keeping systems up to date.
Qualifications

  • 2-5 years of experience in general management, construction, painting, or residential services.
  • Strong sales acumen and ability to coach/lead sales reps.
  • Proficient with CRM systems, Google tools, and social media engagement.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • A proactive, self-starting attitude with a strong work ethic.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record (required for solicitation license).

Benefits

  • Bi-weekly pay cycle
  • 6% commission on closed personal sales
  • Referral bonus program
  • Paid holidays and up to 2 weeks' personal or sick days
  • Remote/hybrid work flexibility
  • Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement
  • Tech package (smartphone provided)
  • Uniform and safety gear provided
  • Medical stipend after 6 months
  • Training and certifications: OSHA, lifts, fall protection, etc.
  • Opportunities to participate in national franchise contests and charitable initiatives

Schedule

  • Full-time
  • Flexible start/end times, generally Monday to Friday with occasional evening or weekend events

Location:

  • Westchester County, NY - some local travel required for meetings, site visits, and events.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lime Painting of Westchester is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse team and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of background, identity, or perspective.

If you're ready to lead, grow, and make your mark on the residential painting industry-apply today and be a part of something big at Lime Painting of Westchester!
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