MBA P&L Intern Operational Leadership Track
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 : 1012 weeks (JuneAugust 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 26 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, Connecticut, Buffalo, Northern Virginia (Manassass, Alexandria), Maryland (Baltimore, Rockville), Philadelphia, Richmond, Georgetown DE, and New Jersey
Key Responsibilities
Partner 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 by X%Identify 23 growth opportunities generating $X in revenueImprove Employee Net Promoter Score by X pointsSupport hiring of X new technicians and onboarding of X field supervisorsCandidate 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 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 Competencies
Leadership 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 Values
Embrace a Growth Mindset : We stretch, challenge, and growindividually 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.Apex Service Partners may conduct a preemployment background check and drug test, subject to applicable law.