MBA Intern - Operational Leadership (Midwest Region)
Apex Service Partners, Manchester, MO, United States
Overview
MBA P&L Intern – Operational Leadership Track
Summer 2026 | Apex Service Partners
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 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 an 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: Indianapolis, Kansas City, Minneapolis & Columbus
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-crowd 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.
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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 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 an 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: Indianapolis, Kansas City, Minneapolis & Columbus
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-crowd 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.
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