General Manager – That 1 Painter North Detroit
Base Salary: $80,000–$100,000/year based on experience + Performance Bonuses?
Target annual performance bonus: $20,000–$40,000
Target total compensation: $100,000–$140,000
Bonus tied to clearly defined revenue, gross-margin, customer-experience and
Operational targets
This is a full-time, primarily field- and office-based position serving Metro Detroit. Typical
Hours are Monday through Friday, with occasional evening or Saturday appointments
based on project and customer needs. Regular local travel to estimates and job sites is
required.
The Opportunity
That 1 Painter North Detroit is looking for a General Manager to run and grow our local
operation.
This is a hands-on leadership role.
You'll be responsible for four key areas:
Sales. Production. People. Growth.
You'll sell painting projects, oversee their successful completion, recruit and lead the
team, manage the day-to-day operation, and help grow the business.
This is not a coordinator position.
We're looking for someone who thinks like an operator, is a problem solver, and is
comfortable being accountable for results.
Responsibilities
Sales & Growth
• Run estimates and sell interior, exterior, and cabinet painting projects
• Manage leads and ensure consistent follow-up
• Maintain an active sales pipeline
• Track closing rates, revenue, and sales performance
• Identify opportunities to generate more business and grow the North Detroit market
Production
• Oversee projects from sale through completion
• Schedule and coordinate crews
• Monitor active projects, quality, timelines, and profitability
• Communicate with homeowners throughout their projects
• Resolve job-site and customer issues
• Complete final walkthroughs and ensure projects are paid and closed out properly
Recruiting & Leadership
• Recruit and onboard painters, subcontractors, salespeople, and other team members
• Set clear expectations and hold the team accountable
• Coach and develop team members
• Address performance issues when necessary
• Build a dependable, high-performing team as the business grows
Business Operations
• Own the day-to-day performance of the North Detroit operation
• Keep sales, production, customers, and crews aligned
• Monitor key business numbers and identify problems quickly
• Improve systems and processes as the company grows
• Work with ownership on priorities and growth initiatives
• Take responsibility for getting results
The General Manager will lead the North Detroit operation and will not be expected to
perform every task alone. The role will work with ownership, painters and subcontractor
crews, administrative/accounting resources, franchise support and industry mentors.
The General Manager will initially remain hands-on while helping ownership build the
supporting sales, production and administrative structure as revenue grows.
The General Manager will have meaningful decision-making authority within established
budgets, pricing guidelines and company standards.
What Success Looks Like
Establish consistent lead follow-up and sales reporting
Maintain accurate scheduling and visibility across all active projects
Deliver projects on time and within established gross-margin targets
Improve customer communication and issue resolution
Build a dependable network of painters and subcontractor crews
Implement weekly reporting for sales, production, cash collections and job profitability
Recruit supporting team members as growth and workload justify them
Who We're Looking For
You:
• Approach the business with an ownership mindset and take accountability for
outcomes.
• Are comfortable selling and asking for the business
• Can lead people and hold them accountable
• Are organized and decisive under pressure
• Understand the importance of revenue, margins, and customer experience
• Can manage multiple priorities at once
• Want responsibility and the opportunity to grow a business
Experience in sales, leadership, operations, home services, construction, painting, or a
similar trades-based business is strongly preferred.
Painting experience is preferred but not required. Candidates without painting
experience must have demonstrated success in home services, construction, field
operations, project management or another service business involving sales,
scheduling, customers and field teams.
A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required. A company vehicle will
be provided.
Compensation & Growth
Final compensation will depend on experience and the agreed compensation structure.
Benefits: Paid time off, paid holidays, performance bonuses, industry training and direct
mentorship are included.
The company does not currently offer employer-sponsored health insurance. As the
business continues to grow, ownership plans to evaluate introducing a health-insurance
benefit. The feasibility of adding coverage will be reviewed after the General Manager's
first 90 days based on company financial performance, plan availability, and final plan
terms. Coverage is not guaranteed at this time.
This is a key leadership position with significant responsibility and the opportunity to
grow alongside That1Painter North Detroit.
Industry-Leading Training & Direct Mentorship
You won't be expected to figure everything out on your own.
You'll have access to an industry-leading painting business consulting program and
direct mentorship from experienced leaders in the painting industry.
If you don't have a background in painting, you'll receive direct mentorship to help you
understand the industry, learn the business, and develop the knowledge needed to
thrive in the role.
Why This Role Matters
This person helps drive the entire operation.
Sales brings in the work.?Production delivers it.?Recruiting builds the team.?Great
leadership connects everything.
If you do this job well, you'll directly impact the company's revenue, profitability,
customer experience, team, and growth.
How to Apply
Apply on Indeed.
You can email me at [email protected]
Equal Opportunity Statement
That1Painter North Detroit is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications
from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
