Assistant General Manager - Exterior Construction in Portland, Maine, Maine at James & Whitney Co

James & Whitney Co. is a growing residential remodeling and exterior services company focused on delivering high-quality roofing, siding, and home improvement solutions. We pride ourselves on a strong customer experience, a performance-driven culture, and building teams that win.

As part of a larger platform backed by Omnia Exterior Solutions, we are continuing to scale and are looking for an Assistant General Manager/Sales Manager to lead from the front and drive growth.

The Assistant General Manager/Sales Manager is responsible for leading, developing, and holding accountable a team of sales representatives to achieve revenue and performance goals. This is a hands-on, field-driven leadership role. You will be coaching reps, driving production, and building a high-performing team.

You will play a critical role in executing sales strategy, improving close rates, and ensuring a consistent, high-quality customer experience from first interaction through project handoff.

You will report to the Topsham, Maine office.

• Lead, coach, and motivate a team of sales reps to hit and exceed goals
• Stay close to the field—ride along, support deals, and lead from the front
• Set clear expectations and hold the team accountable to performance
• Track key metrics like close rates, pipeline, and revenue
• Own and manage the sales side of the P&L, including revenue, margins, and forecasting
• Run regular 1:1s and team meetings to keep everyone aligned
• Recruit, hire, and train new sales reps
• Partner with marketing and operations to keep things running smoothly
• Help improve processes and make the team more efficient

What We Are Looking For

• 7+ years of sales experience, with at least a few years leading a team
• Proven track record of driving revenue and team performance
• Strong coach—you know how to develop people, not just manage them
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, field-based environment
• Experience managing or influencing revenue, margins, and overall business performance
• Able to balance big-picture thinking with day-to-day execution
• Experience in construction, remodeling, or home services is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $70,000
• On-Target Earnings (OTE): $120,000–$180,000+ (uncapped)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Career growth opportunities within a growing platform