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MBA Intern - Operational Leadership (Midwest Region)

Apex Service Partners, Manchester, MO, United States


MBA P&L Intern – Operational Leadership Track Summer 2026 | Apex Service Partners

Overview 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, 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: 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

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‑collar 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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