Passonno Paints is a fourth-generation, family-owned business that has been producing and selling surface coatings for nearly 100 years.  

We are one of the largest distributors of architectural and industrial coatings to manufacturers, builders, property owners, institutions, municipalities, and contractors in the Capital Region of New York State. 

Our mission is to offer our clients a wide selection of quality products at competitive prices while providing them with our customary, unsurpassed level of customer service.

In addition to providing customers with the products they need at great prices, Passonno Paints has a decorator on staff who can provide in-store color and palette consultation.

Come in or call today to speak with a representative about all of your painting needs.

 In 1920, Fred Passonno began working in a small paint store in Troy, NY before joining the Benjamin Moore Company of New York as manager of Eastern Regional Sales.  After a transfer to Cleveland, he became General Manager of Benjamin Moore’s Midwest Division where he obtained the experience required to operate a paint factory.  In 1926, Fred formed the Passonno Hutcheon Company, with manufacturing facilities in Cleveland OH, Troy NY, and Boston MA, and sold paint under the OLO (Old Linseed Oil) label.  Shortly thereafter, Fred and his three sons purchased the James Roy Woolen Mill, located on the banks of the Hudson River in Watervliet NY, where they began manufacturing paint under the Passonno Paints label. 

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Job Description

We are looking for a self-motivated, all-star Business Development Officer with ambition and selling experience to drive new sales and manage existing clients in an assigned territory.  Your typical day will include performing outside sales initiatives and developing relationships with architects, manufacturers, painting contractors, apartment complexes, as well as city, county, and state government buyers of surface coatings.  You will identify and influence opportunities through phone calls, emails, in-person meetings and interpersonal networking.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Minimum of a high school diploma, bachelor’s degree a plus.
• You must be a motivated, self-starter.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Prior experience in the paint/surface coatings industry is a big plus, or equivalent in manufacturing, construction, or home improvement.

Passonno Paints offers an exceptional total rewards program for its employees, including full medical benefits, a 401K retirement plan and a flexible work schedule.   

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 “The service at Passonno Paints was awesome!” - Tim K., East Greenbush, NY

“They matched my color exactly.” - Michele T., Latham, NY

 “I painted my house with their Exterior Acrylic 11 years ago, and it looks like I painted yesterday.” - Mike R., Averill Park, NY