GM in Training: Lead Ops & Growth

J&A Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision & life

401(k) with company match

Leadership development

P&L exposure

Entrepreneurial growth

Ongoing training

High-performance culture

National platform with local impact

Job summary

Apex Service Partners is seeking a driven leader to join its Leadership Development Program as a General Manager in Training in the United States. You will train under an established General Manager, run a department, and learn the company playbook while driving KPIs and delivering excellent service.

You will gain hands-on leadership experience, participate in budgeting and forecasting, and prepare to lead a successful trades business of your own within an Apex partner brand.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Direct P&L ownership preferred or strong operational leadership experience.
• Playbook-driven leadership style with a bias for action.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and motivational skills.
• High energy, adaptability, and a proven ability to deliver results.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Deep respect for the skilled trades or similar people-focused industries.
• Commitment to team development, accountability, and continuous improvement.

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 employee development initiatives.
• Manage financial activities including budgeting and forecasting, with accountability for P&L performance.
• Serve as a visible, hands-on leader with daily in-person presence.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, profitability, and customer experience. Prepare to transition into a General Manager role within an Apex partner brand.

Skills

Leadership

P&L ownership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Apex Service Partners is seeking a driven leader to join its Leadership Development Program as a General Manager in Training in the United States. You will train under an established General Manager, run a department, and learn the company playbook while driving KPIs and delivering excellent service.

You will gain hands-on leadership experience, participate in budgeting and forecasting, and prepare to lead a successful trades business of your own within an Apex partner brand.