Careers at Malone Painting

Sales Estimator Location: St. Louis, MO. Malone Painting is seeking a driven Sales Estimator to lead on-site estimating, proposal development, and sales conversion across residential and commercial projects in the greater St. Louis area. This client-facing role blends estimating accuracy with consultative selling to grow revenue while delivering an exceptional customer experience. As a key member of the sales team, you will conduct site visits, take precise measurements, scope work, prepare competitive proposals, and present recommendations to prospects. You will nurture leads, build relationships, and close opportunities while coordinating closely with production to ensure a smooth handoff and satisfied clients. Success in this role requires strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a disciplined approach to pipeline management and follow-up. Responsibilities include: • Perform thorough on-site evaluations, measurements, and assessments to develop accurate estimates and scopes of work • Prepare, present, and explain detailed proposals to homeowners, property managers, and business stakeholders; address questions and objections • Qualify and convert inbound and outbound leads; manage a robust pipeline to meet monthly and quarterly sales targets • Proactively generate new opportunities through networking, community engagement, referrals, and local partnerships • Maintain strong relationships throughout the sales cycle; provide timely updates and ensure expectations are clearly set • Document activities, proposals, and follow-ups in the CRM; maintain accurate records and forecasting • Collaborate with production to confirm scope, materials, schedule, and site conditions for a seamless project kickoff • Conduct competitive and market research to refine pricing, positioning, and value messaging • Report progress, challenges, and wins to leadership; continuously improve sales effectiveness and close rates What to expect: • Predominantly field-based role within the St. Louis metro; regular travel to customer sites • Balances independent work with team collaboration and structured reporting • Performance measured by accuracy of estimates, conversion rates, revenue, and customer satisfaction • Opportunities for professional growth in sales leadership, account management, or operations

Malone Painting is looking for experienced Subcontractor/Trade Partner crews in St. Louis, MO. Partner crews typically earn $30 to $60 per hour depending on crew speed and quality. You will focus on the craft, performing residential interior, exterior, cabinet, and deck/fence painting, while Malone handles marketing, sales, estimates, scheduling, and customer communication. Who You Are • You are a painting professional who takes pride in prep work that is just as clean as the finish coat • You love the craft and want a reliable partner who keeps your crew busy with quality projects year-round • You take ownership of every job site, protecting customer property and leaving it spotless when you walk away • You believe communication and professionalism are just as important as what you put on the wall • You are looking to grow your business with steady work and fair pay, not chase jobs between gaps • You operate as a legitimate business entity with General Liability Insurance and Workers' Compensation (or willingness to secure it within 30 days) Who We Are • Malone Painting is a premier painting company in St. Louis backed by over 20 years of professional experience • We specialize in residential interior, exterior, cabinet, and deck painting across St. Louis neighborhoods • We keep our best partners busy with a steady pipeline of pre-sold, high-quality residential projects • Every job comes with a defined work order, clear expectations, and a production manager who supports you without micromanaging • We pay quickly and on time because we understand cash flow matters to your business What You Will Do Each Day • Perform high-quality interior and exterior residential painting including prep, priming, and finishing • Execute drywall repair, patching, sanding, caulking, and surface matching as outlined in job scopes • Deliver cabinet refinishing and deck/fence staining projects when assigned • Send daily photo updates and communicate job progress using your smartphone • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized job site on every project • Complete jobs on time and within the agreed scope Why You'll Love Partnering With Us • $30 to $60 per hour depending on crew speed and quality • Consistent, year-round work with a steady pipeline of pre-sold projects • Fast, reliable payment for completed work • You focus on painting, we handle customers, sales, estimates, and scheduling • Clear scopes and production manager support on every job • A true partnership built on growing together over time Next Steps If you are a skilled painting crew looking for steady work and a long-term partner, apply today.

Lead the Field. Elevate the Team. Drive Results. Are you the kind of person who loves a scoreboard — not because you want to win alone, but because you want to see your entire team win with you? At Malone Painting, we’re a fast-growing residential repaint contractor in St. Louis, and we’re looking for a Production Manager who thrives on hitting goals, improving processes, and leading people to do their best work together. If you’re energized by solving operational puzzles, coordinating schedules and teams, and using technology to drive performance, this role offers the perfect combination of structure, challenge, and opportunity. And because this job directly impacts production outcomes, your compensation grows as production performance improves. About Us Malone Painting is one of St. Louis’ top residential painting companies, known for clear communication, professionalism, and a customer experience that feels refreshingly easy. We use modern systems, scheduling tools, and AI-powered workflows to stay organized, responsive, and ahead of the curve. We compete with yesterday’s version of ourselves — improving processes, raising standards, and celebrating team wins. We work hard, communicate clearly, and challenge each other in a supportive, collaborative way. We’re looking for someone who enjoys that level of accountability and wants to grow with a company that’s leveling up every year. WHAT YOU’LL DO As Production Manager, you’ll strategize, plan, and execute the daily and weekly production schedule to ensure every project finishes: On time On budget On margin At or above our customer satisfaction targets You'll coordinate people, materials, schedules, and job requirements like a field general — staying organized, solving problems early, and keeping communication tight across crews, office staff, and trade partners. Your key responsibilities include: Production Leadership • Manage and support crews and trade partners to deliver high-quality work consistently • Lead daily/weekly planning meetings to align people and resources • Ensure projects follow scope, timelines, safety standards, and company processes • Use mobile apps, scheduling tools, and reporting dashboards to monitor progress in real time Relationship & Team Management • Build strong relationships with customers, crews, the office team, vendors & trade partners/subcontractors • Maintain clear, professional communication from project start to finish • Address issues early, hold people accountable, and elevate performance through coaching • Conduct on-site visits to support crews, verify progress, and confirm quality standards Quality, Margin, and Customer Satisfaction • Protect job margins through planning, accurate labor allocation, and proactive problem-solving • Keep projects clean, safe, documented, and customer-ready at all times • Ensure customer satisfaction through communication, follow-through, and service quality • Monitor customer feedback and respond quickly to concerns to improve outcomes Process & Performance Improvement • Use KPIs as your scoreboard to evaluate performance and adjust workflows • Identify inefficiencies and collaborate with leadership to improve systems • Embrace new tools and technology that make our operations more effective WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE Your results will be measured by three core KPIs: • Gross Margin on Projects Managed • Total Revenue Produced • Customer Satisfaction Scores Your job is to orchestrate the moving pieces so projects run smoothly and profitably — and your compensation grows as production performance grows. As the company grows, so do leadership opportunities for our best performers. WHAT YOU BRING • You might come from painting or construction, or you may come from another leadership environment where you’ve learned to manage people, solve problems, and keep operations organized. What matters most is your mindset and your commitment to our culture. • We’re looking for someone who: • Has a goal-oriented mindset and enjoys seeing progress through measurable performance • Wants their team to win and contributes to a positive, accountable environment • Can have direct, clear, and respectful hard conversations — and is committed to getting better at them • Demonstrates strong emotional intelligence and can communicate effectively with customers, crews, office staff, and trade partners • Embraces technology to solve problems • Painting or comparable trade experience • Knows how to organize complex workflows, adjust schedules, and keep multiple jobs on track • Can balance structure (process, planning, organization) with the competitive drive to improve results • Enjoys collaborating, being challenged, and challenging others in a positive, professional way • Brings stamina and resilience to a fast-paced, evolving environment QUALIFICATIONS Required: • Valid Drivers License and insurable driver's record. • 3+ years experience in a leadership, production, operations, logistics, or trades role • Strong organizational, scheduling, and communication skills • Experience leading people and holding them accountable • Comfort using project management apps, mobile tools, and technology • Preferred but not required: • Experience in painting, construction, remodeling, or similar fields • Bilingual (English/Spanish) • Familiarity with job costing, labor planning, or margin management • We are open to high-potential candidates with less industry experience who demonstrate the mindset, leadership qualities, and capacity to learn the trade quickly. Job Benefits: • Highly competitive base salary (weekly pay) plus earning growth tied to production capabilities • Paid time off and company holidays • Company vehicle and gas after 3–6 months of successful onboarding • Health insurance, with voluntary dental and vision coverage • Life insurance (basic and voluntary) • 401(k) retirement plan • Employee referral bonuses • A supportive, growth-oriented culture where craftsmanship, customer service, and technology are valued WHO THIS ROLE IS PERFECT FOR • You thrive with clear targets, a scoreboard, and consistent feedback • You want to work in a performance-oriented, collaborative environment • You embrace technology as part of how modern operations run • You enjoy coaching people, solving problems, and improving systems • You’re not afraid of direct conversations and see them as tools to create positive outcomes • You want to be part of a team that is growing, improving, and winning together If this sounds like the kind of environment where you’d excel, we want to talk to you. Malone Painting is growing fast, and this is a critical leadership role with real impact — on our customers, our team, and our future.