General Manager in Training

Apex Service Partners • Fort Wayne, IN

3d • $110,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Apex Service Partners is 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 their 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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• MBA preferred

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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager