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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Apply by
- Mar 26, 2027
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Internship
- Application method
- Apply on LinkedIn (LinkedIn sign-in required)
Job summary
Recruit, hire, and lead a team of painters while generating leads, estimating projects, and selling residential painting services. Schedule and oversee projects, maintain customer relationships and quality, and track revenue, expenses, labor, and profitability.
Job details
Location: Vancouver Island, BC Position: Full-Time Summer / Part-Time Pre-Season Ideal for: University and college students interested in business, entrepreneurship, sales, or management Scholars Edge Painting is looking for motivated university and college students to run their own painting business for the upcoming summer season. As an Operator, you’ll be responsible for managing a real residential painting business in your local territory. With training, mentorship, and systems provided by Scholars Edge, you’ll gain hands-on experience in sales, marketing, hiring, leadership, customer service, and financial management. What You'll Do Recruit, hire, and manage a team of painters Generate leads and build a customer base Conduct estimates and sell residential painting projects Schedule and manage projects from start to finish Manage customer relationships and ensure quality work Track revenue, expenses, labour, and profitability Lead and motivate your team throughout the summer Work directly with an experienced District Manager for coaching and support What You'll Gain This isn't a typical summer job. You'll get hands-on experience running a business and develop skills in: Sales and negotiation Leadership and people management Recruiting and interviewing Marketing and lead generation Financial management Customer Service Skills
What you’ll do
Recruit, hire, and lead a team of painters while generating leads, estimating projects, and selling residential painting services. Schedule and oversee projects, maintain customer relationships and quality, and track revenue, expenses, labor, and profitability.
Requirements
The role is aimed at university and college students interested in business, entrepreneurship, sales, or management. No specific degree, prior experience, or other formal qualifications are stated.
Listed skills
- Customer service · Preferred
- Interviewing · Preferred
- Leadership · Preferred
- Sales · Preferred
- Negotiation · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Sales
- Negotiation
- Leadership
- People Management
- Recruiting
- Interviewing
- Marketing
- Lead Generation
- Financial Management
- Customer Service
- Project Scheduling
- Team Management
- Estimating
- Business Management
Job areas
- Management & Leadership
- Sales
- Construction
- Marketing
- Customer Service & Support