General Manager in Training

Apex Service Partners, LLC; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Apex Service Partners, LLC is seeking a driven operator in Fort Wayne, IN to start by leading a department, then transition into a GM role at a newly acquired brand. You will manage operations, drive financial results, hire and develop teams, and implement data-driven improvements while maintaining hands-on leadership daily.

The role emphasizes playbook-driven leadership, strong communication, and deep respect for skilled trades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• Direct P&L exposure preferred.
• Proven ability to drive execution and lead through change.
• Playbook-driven leadership with a bias for action and continuous improvement.
• Strong interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills.
• High energy, adaptability, and a proven ability to deliver results in a growth-oriented environment.
• Deep respect for the Skilled Trades and a passion for building high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Train under an experienced General Manager and learn Apex's operating playbook.
• Take ownership of a department and lead day-to-day operations.
• Develop and execute strategies to drive key performance metrics.
• Deliver a gold standard of service through coaching, training, accountability, and data-driven decision-making.
• Build a high-performance culture that fosters engagement, retention, and team development.
• Lead recruiting, hiring, and team growth efforts while creating upward mobility through skill development and 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 required.

Skills

P&L management

Leadership

People development

Strategic planning

Operational excellence

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Overview

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 before stepping into a General Manager role of your own. This position is based in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You'll start by owning a department within one of our successful brands, gaining hands-on experience in managing operations, driving financial results, and leading people. Once ready, you'll transition into a leadership role at a newly acquired brand, where you'll play a key role in everything from hiring and team development to financial strategy, operational improvements, and long-term growth.

We're building a best-in-class leadership team across the Midwest, including Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and Nebraska.

What You’ll Do

• Train under an experienced General Manager and learn Apex's operating playbook.
• Take ownership of a department and lead day-to-day operations.
• Develop and execute strategies to drive key performance metrics.
• Deliver a gold standard of service through coaching, training, accountability, and data-driven decision-making.
• Build a high-performance culture that fosters engagement, retention, and team development.
• Lead recruiting, hiring, and team growth efforts while creating upward mobility through skill development and 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 required.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of experience leading people, processes, and performance in a service, operations, field services, distribution, logistics, retail, manufacturing, construction, military, or other fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• Direct P&L exposure preferred, or strong operational leadership experience with accountability for financial results.
• Proven ability to drive execution, develop teams, and lead through change.
• Playbook-driven leadership style with a bias for action and continuous improvement.
• Strong interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills.
• High energy, adaptability, and a proven ability to deliver results in a growth-oriented environment.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Deep respect for the Skilled Trades and a passion for building high-performing teams.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) matching.
• A clear path to General Manager.
• Entrepreneurial growth within a high-performing national platform.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a growing business and the people who power it.

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 thrives in a fast-paced environment and is excited about the opportunity to lead, grow, and eventually run a business, we'd love to hear from you.

Apex Service Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic protected by law. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Posted Max Pay Rate

USD $130,000.00/Yr.

Posted Min Pay Rate

USD $110,000.00/Yr.