General Manager

General Manager - Midwest

At Apex Service Partners, we’re looking for exceptional leaders open to relocating for the right opportunity. This is a Midwest-based role, and we’ll cover all relocation expenses if your expertise aligns with the needs of one of our growing businesses.

This is a unique opportunity for a driven leader to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment within the Skilled Trades industry, often overlooked yet vital. Success in this role offers an expedited path to overseeing additional growth initiatives and potential acquisitions within Apex’s expanding network.

The General Manager will oversee all aspects of a location’s day-to-day operations, financial performance and team development. This individual will drive growth, optimize performance metrics, build a strong culture and lead the professional development of staff and management. With full P&L ownership, this role combines strategic, financial and operational leadership to create a world-class operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business strategies to drive key performance metrics, including revenue, sales conversions, average invoice, employee retention, customer satisfaction, and maintenance subscription plans
• Deliver a “gold standard” of service and quality through effective training, accountability, and data-driven decision-making
• Cultivate a culture of purpose and collaboration, fostering employee engagement and retention at all levels
• Lead efforts to expand employment opportunities, impacting through career growth and skill development
• Manage all financial activities, including budgeting and forecasting, with accountability for achieving performance goals and optimizing P&L
• Serve as a visible, hands-on leader, with daily in-person presence required in the Greater Chicago area during the training period

We are seeking a results-driven leader with a deep respect for people-focused industries and a passion for driving growth in a fast-paced, performance-oriented environment.

Ideal candidates will possess:

• A minimum of 3+ years managing teams
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Experience directly owning and managing a P&L preferred, with a playbook-driven approach to leadership and hiring
• Strong interpersonal, motivational and communication skills, with the ability to inspire followership
• Energetic and optimistic attitude, adaptability to change and proven success in achieving results
• Critical thinking and risk analysis skills to develop creative, actionable solutions
• A deep respect for the Skilled Trades or similar industries

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, and 401(k) matching.

At Apex, our values shape our approach and guide our actions:

• Embrace a Growth Mindset: Constantly learn, stretch, and grow as individuals and as an organization.
• Stay Scrappy, Have Fun: Hands-on, proactive, and committed to working hard while enjoying the journey.
• Improve through Collaboration: Leverage diverse perspectives to create better solutions and outcomes.
• Be Fact-Based & Metric-Driven: Use data to solve problems and make accurate, character-driven decisions.

This opportunity offers a career path that blends entrepreneurial spirit with meaningful growth, empowering leaders to make a lasting impact in the communities they serve.

We're building a best-in-class leadership team across the Midwest. If you're a high-performing operator ready for your next challenge, we want to hear from you. Relocation within the region WILL be required, and full relocation support is provided based on business needs.