What are the responsibilities and job description for the MBA Intern - Operational Leadership (Midwest Region) position at Apex Service Partners?
Overview
MBA P&L Intern – Operational Leadership Track
Summer 2026 | Apex Service Partners
Executive Summary
Apex Service Partners, a leading national company in the high growth residential home services industry, is seeking MBA I nterns w ho are passionate about helping to build a world-class organization with an interest in learning day-to-day operations of a residential home services business. The ideal candidate should be prepared to be embedded in a dynamic, cross-disciplined team environment within one of our brand locations. Through this leadership experience, the candidate will receive a broad, well-rounded education in the areas of all aspects of leading a successful business, including organic revenue growth, P&L management, performance metric management, and culture-building.
Interns will work closely with experienced General Managers and Market Area Presidents, learning what it means to be the “sunrise and sunset” of a location.
This leadership role is suited for a strong competitor who excels in a fast-paced environment , often unstructured environment , driven by seizing opportunities in an industry that many overlook; our leaders are career contrarians with strong character and vision. The ideal candidate will be able to consider strategic, financial, and operational capabilities with a high level of emotional intelligence to help create a healthy, growing organization.
Internship Overview
(Actual goals will be customized based on location needs)
MBA P&L Intern – Operational Leadership Track
Summer 2026 | Apex Service Partners
Executive Summary
Apex Service Partners, a leading national company in the high growth residential home services industry, is seeking MBA I nterns w ho are passionate about helping to build a world-class organization with an interest in learning day-to-day operations of a residential home services business. The ideal candidate should be prepared to be embedded in a dynamic, cross-disciplined team environment within one of our brand locations. Through this leadership experience, the candidate will receive a broad, well-rounded education in the areas of all aspects of leading a successful business, including organic revenue growth, P&L management, performance metric management, and culture-building.
Interns will work closely with experienced General Managers and Market Area Presidents, learning what it means to be the “sunrise and sunset” of a location.
This leadership role is suited for a strong competitor who excels in a fast-paced environment , often unstructured environment , driven by seizing opportunities in an industry that many overlook; our leaders are career contrarians with strong character and vision. The ideal candidate will be able to consider strategic, financial, and operational capabilities with a high level of emotional intelligence to help create a healthy, growing organization.
Internship Overview
- Duration:10–12 weeks (June–August 2026, flexible based on academic calendar)
- Location:Embedded within one of Apex’s brand locations
- Commitment:Full-time (40 hours/week)
- Career Path:Successful interns may convert into Apex’sGeneral Manager in Training (GMIT)program, a 2–6 month leadership development track leading to full P&L ownership. Additional opportunities in Operational Leadership may also be available, including but not limited to: Director of Operations, Market Area Chief of Staff
- LOCATIONS AVAILABLE: St. Louis, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Detroit, Minneapolis, Milwaukee/Green Bay, Chicago, Columbus/Cincinnati
- Partner with location leadership to oversee day-to-day operations
- Drive measurable improvements in customer satisfaction, employee engagement, and operational performance
- Analyze business data to identify growth opportunities and implement solutions
- Support recruiting, onboarding, and development of frontline teams
- Contribute to culture-building and leadership development initiatives
(Actual goals will be customized based on location needs)
- Increase 5-star Google reviews byX%
- Identify 2–3 growth opportunities generating$Xin revenue
- Improve Employee Net Promoter Score byX points
- Support hiring ofXnew technicians and onboarding ofXfield supervisors
- Currently enrolled in a top-tier MBA program (Y1 or Y2)
- Strong desire to pursue entrepreneurial, General Management and/or full P&L ownership roles
- High emotional intelligence; empathetic and socially skilled
- Comfortable working with blue-collar teams and in hands-on environments
- Competitive, outcomes-focused, and data-driven
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a “roll-up-your-sleeves” approach
- Leadership Presence & EQ:Motivates teams, handles challenges with poise
- Operational Excellence:Executes proven playbooks with discipline and speed
- Talent Development:Recruits and retains top performers; builds high-performing teams
- Growth Mindset:Challenges the status quo, prioritizes impact, and drives results
- Customer Focus:Builds a “customer-first” culture that drives loyalty and growth
- Embrace a Growth Mindset:We stretch, challenge, and grow—individually and as a team.
- Stay Scrappy, Have Fun:We’re hands-on people in a hands-on industry.
- Improve Through Collaboration:We welcome ideas and diverse perspectives.
- Be Fact-Based & Metric-Driven:We solve problems with data and character.