What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Manager in Training (Midwest Region) position at Apex Service Partners?
At Apex Service Partners, we’re offering a unique opportunity for a driven leader to develop alongside a top-performing General Manager and gain hands-on experience running a successful trades business preparing you to step confidently into a General Manager role of your own. This role provides meaningful ownership, real operational and financial responsibility, and a clear path to senior leadership within a growing platform.
We build enduring home services businesses by investing in the people who power them. Our mission is to create strong, well-run operating companies where skilled trades professionals can build stable, rewarding careers and deliver exceptional service to the communities they serve. We believe great leadership directly impacts technician success, customer experience, and long-term business performance & we develop General Managers accordingly.
This Midwest-based role is designed for leaders who are open to relocation within the Midwest region as business needs evolve. Full relocation support is provided based on the location of your opportunity and where your experience is the best fit.
You’ll begin by owning a department within one of our successful brands, gaining deep, hands-on experience in operations, financial performance, and people leadership. Apex Midwest is actively building a best-in-class leadership team across the Midwest, including Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and Nebraska.
Location & Relocation Expectations:
- Initial placement will be within the Midwest region
- Openness to relocation within the Midwest is required as we complete acquisitions and expand our footprint
- Full relocation support will be provided based on business needs and role alignment
What You’ll Do:
- Train under an experienced General Manager while learning and executing Apex’s operating playbook
- Take ownership of a department and lead day-to-day operations
- Develop and execute strategies to drive key performance metrics across operations, people, and financial performance
- Deliver a “gold standard” of service through coaching, training, accountability, and data-driven decision-making
- Build a high-performance culture where technicians feel supported, respected, and set up for long-term success
- Lead hiring efforts and create upward mobility through skill development and clear career pathing
- Manage financial activities including budgeting and forecasting, with full accountability for P&L performance
- Serve as a visible, hands-on leader with daily in-person presence
Who We’re Looking For:
- 3 years of experience leading and motivating teams; experience in home services or field-based environments is a plus
- Proven operational leadership experience required; exposure to P&L responsibility is a plus
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
- Playbook-driven leadership style with a bias for action
- Strong interpersonal, motivational, and communication skills
- High energy, adaptability, and a proven track record of delivering results
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Deep respect for the Skilled Trades or other people-driven, operationally intensive industries
- Willingness to relocate within the Midwest region as business needs require
What We Offer:
- Base salary performance-based bonus
- Full relocation support within the Midwest
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match
- A clear, structured path to a General Manager role
- Entrepreneurial growth opportunities within a high-performing national platform
Our Core Values:
- Embrace a Growth Mindset
- Stay Scrappy, Have Fun
- Improve Through Collaboration
- Be Fact-Based & Metric-Driven
If you’re a high-performing operator who values structure, accountability, and taking care of the people doing the work, we want to hear from you. Relocation within the Midwest region will be required, and full support will be provided based on business needs.
Apex Service Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, marital status, gender, gender identity, age, veteran status, or disability. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.