Painting Estimator / Marketing Specialist

Fresh Coat Painters Open · verified Sep 16, 2026

Lake Forest Part-time Mid-level General Marketing

Mid-level General Marketing role at Fresh Coat Painters. Lake Forest · part-time.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Survey customer projects and determine labor, material, and timing needs
Use Fresh Coat estimating software to calculate, review, and refine project costs
Meet clients in person to explain proposals, schedules, and material choices
Share job information with project managers and crew leaders while maintaining project records
Generate prospects through networking, ground-floor marketing, and cold outreach

What you bring

Painting home-services experience is preferred, along with sales and customer-relations experience
Previous on-the-job training or related experience
You can work independently and communicate effectively in writing and conversation
Strong critical thinking, analytical, organizational, and time-management planning skills

Who this fits

This part-time Lake Forest role suits someone comfortable estimating painting work, meeting customers in person, and managing appointments independently. You should also be willing to pursue prospects through networking, ground-floor marketing, and cold calling.

From the employer

Project Consultant/Estimator - Job Summary

At Fresh Coat, we take pride in Painting Done Right! In this position, you will be responsible for surveying projects, estimating labor and materials costs utilizing our Fresh Coat Branded estimating software, and communicating proposal cost and project timelines in-person to customers. You must have a keen attention to detail and skills at estimating projects meet our client's expectations accurately.

Estimator Duties and Responsibilities:

Fulfill client appointments in a timely manner.
Assess projects by identifying project requirements, regarding time, labor, and material costs.
Act as the final say in the calculation, analysis, and adjustment of estimates.
Present estimates to clients in-person in a professional manner
Recommend material options.
Communicate job details to the Project Manager and Crew Team Leader
Maintain thorough records of all project documentation, including estimates, sales receipts, and project completion documentation Using our Fresh Coat Branded software.
Seek out new opportunities through, but not limited to, attending Networking events, ground floor marketing tactics, and cold calling on potential clients.

Estimator Requirements and Qualifications:

Preferred experience in painting home services.
Sales and customer relations experience
Previous on-the-job training/experience
Ability to operate independently.
Interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
Critical thinking, analytical, and organizational skills
Time management planning skills