MBA Intern - P.E. Operations (Midwest Region)

MBA P&L Intern - Operational Leadership TrackSummer 2026 | Apex Service PartnersExecutive 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 OverviewDuration:10-12 weeks (June-August 2026, flexible based on academic calendar)Location:Embedded within one of Apex’s brand locationsCommitment:Full-time (40+ hours/week)Career Path:Successful interns may convert into Apex’sGeneral 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 StaffLOCATIONS AVAILABLE: St. Louis, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Detroit, Minneapolis, Milwaukee/Green Bay, Chicago, Columbus/CincinnatiKey ResponsibilitiesPartner with location leadership to oversee day-to-day operationsDrive measurable improvements in customer satisfaction, employee engagement, and operational performanceAnalyze business data to identify growth opportunities and implement solutionsSupport recruiting, onboarding, and development of frontline teamsContribute to culture-building and leadership development initiativesSample Internship Outcomes(Actual goals will be customized based on location needs)Increase 5-star Google reviews byX%Identify 2-3 growth opportunities generating$Xin revenueImprove Employee Net Promoter Score byX pointsSupport hiring ofXnew technicians and onboarding ofXfield supervisorsCandidate ProfileCurrently enrolled in a top-tier MBA program (Y1 or Y2)Strong desire to pursue entrepreneurial, General Management and/or full P&L ownership rolesHigh emotional intelligence; empathetic and socially skilledComfortable working with blue-collar teams and in hands-on environmentsCompetitive, outcomes-focused, and data-drivenEntrepreneurial mindset with a “roll-up-your-sleeves” approachCore CompetenciesLeadership Presence & EQ:Motivates teams, handles challenges with poiseOperational Excellence:Executes proven playbooks with discipline and speedTalent Development:Recruits and retains top performers; builds high-performing teamsGrowth Mindset:Challenges the status quo, prioritizes impact, and drives resultsCustomer Focus:Builds a “customer-first” culture that drives loyalty and growthApex ValuesEmbrace 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.

Created: 2025-10-13