MBA P&L Intern – Operational Leadership Track
Summer 2026 | Apex Service Partners
Executive Summary
Apex Service Partners, a leading national company in the high growth residential home services industry, is seeking MBA Interns who are passionate about helping to build a world-class organization with an interest in learning day-to-day operations of a residential home services business. The ideal candidate should be prepared to be embedded in a dynamic, cross-disciplined team environment within one of our brand locations. Through this leadership experience, the candidate will receive a broad, well-rounded education in the areas of all aspects of leading a successful business, including organic revenue growth, P&L management, performance metric management, and culture-building.
Interns will work closely with experienced General Managers and Market Area Presidents, learning what it means to be the “sunrise and sunset” of a location.
This leadership role is suited for a strong competitor who excels in a fast-paced environment, often unstructured environment, driven by seizing opportunities in an industry that many overlook; our leaders are career contrarians with strong character and vision. The ideal candidate will be able to consider strategic, financial, and operational capabilities with a high level of emotional intelligence to help create a healthy, growing organization.
Internship Overview
- Duration: 10–12 weeks (June–August 2026, flexible based on academic calendar)
- Location: Embedded within one of Apex’s brand locations
- Commitment: Full-time (40+ hours/week)
- Career Path: Successful interns may convert into Apex’s General Manager in Training (GMIT) program, a 2–6 month leadership development track leading to full P&L ownership. Additional opportunities in Operational Leadership may also be available, including but not limited to: Director of Operations, Market Area Chief of Staff
- LOCATIONS AVAILABLE: Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Boston, NY Metro, Northern Virginia (Manassass, Alexandria), Maryland (Baltimore, Rockville, Finksburg), Philadelphia, Richmond
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with location leadership to oversee day-to-day operations
- Drive measurable improvements in customer satisfaction, employee engagement, and operational performance
- Analyze business data to identify growth opportunities and implement solutions
- Support recruiting, onboarding, and development of frontline teams
- Contribute to culture-building and leadership development initiatives
Sample Internship Outcomes
(Actual goals will be customized based on location needs)
- Increase 5-star Google reviews by X%
- Identify 2–3 growth opportunities generating $X in revenue
- Improve Employee Net Promoter Score by X points
- Support hiring of X new technicians and onboarding of X field supervisors
Candidate Profile
- Currently enrolled in a top-tier MBA program (Y1 or Y2)
- Strong desire to pursue entrepreneurial, General Management and/or full P&L ownership roles
- High emotional intelligence; empathetic and socially skilled
- Comfortable working with blue-collar teams and in hands-on environments
- Competitive, outcomes-focused, and data-driven
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a “roll-up-your-sleeves” approach
Core Competencies
- Leadership Presence & EQ: Motivates teams, handles challenges with poise
- Operational Excellence: Executes proven playbooks with discipline and speed
- Talent Development: Recruits and retains top performers; builds high-performing teams
- Growth Mindset: Challenges the status quo, prioritizes impact, and drives results
- Customer Focus: Builds a “customer-first” culture that drives loyalty and growth
Apex Values
- Embrace a Growth Mindset: We stretch, challenge, and grow—individually and as a team.
- Stay Scrappy, Have Fun: We’re hands-on people in a hands-on industry.
- Improve Through Collaboration: We welcome ideas and diverse perspectives.
- Be Fact-Based & Metric-Driven: We solve problems with data and character.
