Overview
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
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Duration:
10–12 weeks (June–August 2026, flexible based on academic calendar)
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Location:
Embedded within one of Apex’s brand locations
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Commitment:
Full-time (40+ hours/week)
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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
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LOCATIONS AVAILABLE
: Jacksonville, Nashville, Louisville, Charlotte, Savannah, Atlanta
Key Responsibilities
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Partner with location leadership to oversee day-to-day operations
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Drive measurable improvements in customer satisfaction, employee engagement, and operational performance
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Analyze business data to identify growth opportunities and implement solutions
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Support recruiting, onboarding, and development of frontline teams
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Contribute to culture-building and leadership development initiatives
Sample Internship Outcomes
(Actual goals will be customized based on location needs)
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Increase 5-star Google reviews by
X%
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Identify 2–3 growth opportunities generating
$X
in revenue
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Improve Employee Net Promoter Score by
X points
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Support hiring of
X
new technicians and onboarding of
X
field supervisors
Candidate Profile
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Currently enrolled in a top-tier MBA program (Y1 or Y2)
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Strong desire to pursue entrepreneurial, General Management and/or full P&L ownership roles
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High emotional intelligence; empathetic and socially skilled
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Comfortable working with blue-collar teams and in hands-on environments
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Competitive, outcomes-focused, and data-driven
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Entrepreneurial mindset with a “roll-up-your-sleeves” approach
Core Competencies
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Leadership Presence & EQ:
Motivates teams, handles challenges with poise
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Operational Excellence:
Executes proven playbooks with discipline and speed
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Talent Development:
Recruits and retains top performers; builds high-performing teams
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Growth Mindset:
Challenges the status quo, prioritizes impact, and drives results
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Customer Focus:
Builds a “customer-first” culture that drives loyalty and growth
Apex Values
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Embrace a Growth Mindset:
We stretch, challenge, and grow—individually and as a team.
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Stay Scrappy, Have Fun:
We’re hands-on people in a hands-on industry.
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Improve Through Collaboration:
We welcome ideas and diverse perspectives.
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Be Fact-Based & Metric-Driven:
We solve problems with data and character.