President, Architectural Coatings (Relocation - Manassas, VA / DMV)

Cherry Coatings

$120K — $150K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in construction; 3+ years as a construction office manager preferred.
  • Deep expertise in the commercial coatings industry.
  • Bachelor's Degree in construction or business management preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
  • Ability to maintain a flexible schedule, working from 7 AM to 4:30 PM with availability on Saturdays as needed.
  • Demonstrated reliability with a strong work history and dependable transportation.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain a people-first culture aligned with core values.
  • Ensure daily departmental operations adhere to Cherry Coatings guidelines.
  • Address customer and employee satisfaction issues promptly with city leadership.
  • Analyze local market conditions and identify sales opportunities for each city.
  • Develop strategic plans, forecasts, and business objectives.
  • Hold the City Leader accountable for budget management and fund allocation.
  • Facilitate training, coaching, and motivation to develop strong leaders.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance available for candidates moving to the DMV area.
  • Focus on professional development through mentoring and training opportunities.
  • Strong emphasis on a people-first company culture.
  • Opportunities for personal growth by mentoring city leaders.
  • Engagement in strategic business planning with measurable goals.
Full Job Description
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.

NOTE: This role is based in the DMV area (Manassas, VA). Relocation assistance is available.

Key Deliverables:
  • Know and understand the "why" with City Financials
  • Build & Maintain Customer Relationships.
  • Maintain Gross Margin Targets.
  • Strategic Planning
  • Project Financial Tracking.
  • 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


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

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