General Manager

Robertson Electric•Charlottesville, VA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Home Services General Manager Lead a Business. Build a Team. Drive Growth. Are you a proven operations leader who thrives on building high-performing teams, driving profitability, and creating exceptional customer experiences? Do you enjoy taking ownership, making data-driven decisions, and leading from the front? Robertson Electric, a NearU Company is looking for an experienced General Manager to lead our Charlottesville, VA market. This is more than a branch leadership role—it's an opportunity to own the success of a growing business while developing people, improving operations, and delivering outstanding service to customers every day. If you're an entrepreneurial leader who enjoys solving challenges, developing future leaders, and growing a business, we'd love to talk with you. About NearU NearU is a people-first, process-driven, and technology-enabled home services platform dedicated to transforming the customer and employee experience. Across our family of brands, we invest in our people, embrace innovation, and continuously improve the way we serve our customers. We believe great businesses are built by great leaders—and we give our leaders the tools, support, and autonomy to succeed.

Requirements

Minimum 8 years of progressive leadership experience in a fast-paced service organization
Home services, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or related industry experience preferred
Proven success managing P&L performance and growing revenue
Strong operational leadership with demonstrated business acumen
Experience leading multiple departments and developing high-performing teams
Excellent analytical, organizational, and financial management skills
Outstanding communication and relationship-building abilities
Executive presence with a hands-on leadership style
Ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-moving environment

Responsibilities

Own the branch P&L, driving revenue growth, profitability, and EBITDA performance
Develop and execute strategic business plans that support both short-term objectives and long-term growth
Monitor key operational and financial metrics to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction
Identify opportunities to increase market share, productivity, and operational excellence
Lead change initiatives that improve processes and scalability
Stay informed on market trends and competitive activity to position the business for continued success
Prepare budgets, forecasts, and financial reports
Analyze business performance and proactively address operational opportunities
Manage expenses while maximizing profitability and sustainable growth
Utilize data to make informed business decisions
Recruit, coach, mentor, and retain exceptional talent
Develop future leaders through consistent coaching and accountability
Foster a culture centered on teamwork, communication, ownership, and continuous improvement
Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive
Lead by example while reinforcing NearU's mission, values, and customer-first philosophy
Partner closely with Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Operations, and other business leaders
Share best practices across NearU's growing network of brands
Support regional initiatives and collaborate with other markets as business needs evolve