General Manager in Training — Southeast Leadership & P&L

Apex Service Partners, LLC; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Life insurance

401(k) matching

GM career path

Job summary

Apex Service Partners is seeking a General Manager in Training to develop alongside a top-performing GM and become a leader in our trades business. You’ll start by owning a department, driving operations and financial results, and coaching teams to achieve KPIs.

After proven performance, you’ll advance to a leadership role overseeing a newly acquired brand with strategic growth responsibilities. Relocation within the Southeast is supported; candidates should be open to Florida, Georgia,

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience leading teams.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Direct P&L ownership preferred, or strong operational exposure.
• Playbook-driven leadership style with a bias for action.
• Strong interpersonal, motivational and communication skills.
• High energy, adaptability, and a proven ability to deliver results.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Deep respect for the Skilled Trades or similar people-focused industries.

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 efforts to grow the team and create 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

Team leadership

Communication

Adaptability

Data-driven decisions

Motivation

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Apex Service Partners is seeking a General Manager in Training to develop alongside a top-performing GM and become a leader in our trades business. You’ll start by owning a department, driving operations and financial results, and coaching teams to achieve KPIs.

After proven performance, you’ll advance to a leadership role overseeing a newly acquired brand with strategic growth responsibilities. Relocation within the Southeast is supported; candidates should be open to Florida, Georgia,