OverviewThis 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.
What You'll Do
- 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.
What We're Looking For
- 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; MBA preferred.
- 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.
What We Offer
- 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.
Our Core Values
- Embrace a Growth Mindset
- Stay Scrappy, Have Fun
- Improve Through Collaboration
- Be Fact-Based & Metric-Driven
If you're a high-performing operator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is excited about the opportunity to lead, grow, and eventually run a business, we'd love to hear from you.
Posted Max Pay RateUSD $130,000.00/Yr.
Posted Min Pay RateUSD $110,000.00/Yr.
