THE PORTFOLIO COMPANY

The portfolio company is a $200M+ revenue business delivering full-service residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical solutions. This opportunity centers on its flagship branch, the largest within the portfolio, generating over $38M annually. With decades of operational success, the location represents a cornerstone of the business, known for quality service delivery, strong customer loyalty, and a well-established leadership team.

 

THE PRIVATE EQUITY FIRM

The Private Equity sponsor is a US-based investment firm focused on providing flexible capital solutions to middle-market companies. With a sector emphasis on healthcare, business services, and consumer industries, the firm works closely with leadership teams to invest in growth through enhancements in people, processes, and infrastructure. Their portfolio includes multiple high-growth businesses, supported by a recently raised $1B+ fund.

 

THE CULTURE

The branch features a high-performing, experienced team with a long legacy of service excellence. It fosters a culture rooted in teamwork, accountability, and pride in performance. The environment rewards leaders who are hands-on, empowering, and performance-oriented. Navigating and sustaining this culture requires emotional intelligence, servant leadership, and the ability to balance structure with empathy.

 

VISION

What does success look like in this role?

·        Sustain and optimize performance within the plumbing division—improve conversion rates while maintaining ticket size.

·        Substantially increase generator sales conversions from 3% to 40%.

·        Preserve and elevate the high-performing culture with a continued focus on accountability and team engagement.

 

THE ROLE

The day-to-day role for this position will include the following tasks:

·        Independent leadership of the branch with full strategic and operational oversight.

·        Drive revenue growth, customer conversion, and process optimization.

·        Maintain and elevate team performance by providing coaching and accountability.

·        Set a model example for peer branches and serve as a benchmark for onboarding future GMs.

 

KEY SELLING POINTS OF THE ROLE

·        Lead the company’s most prominent and high-performing branch.

·        Step into a business unit with a multi-decade legacy of excellence and community recognition.

·        Work within a well-known, trusted brand with a loyal and expansive customer base.

·        Join a capable and seasoned leadership team with strong functional support.

·        Performance-based compensation structure includes a long-term incentive plan with seven-figure earning potential.

·        Receive direct mentorship and guidance from senior executives including founders and operational heads.

·        This is a high-impact, high-visibility position with influence across the broader organization.

 

KEY CHALLENGES FOR THE ROLE

·        Effectively lead a tenured and seasoned leadership team.

·        Balance operational change without disrupting cultural stability.

·        Improve accountability and conversion rates while sustaining service excellence.

 

YOUR BACKGROUND

The successful individual will be able to demonstrate experience in the following:        

• Leadership of a complex, service-based business unit with P&L responsibility.
• Prior success in driving revenue growth and enhancing performance metrics.
• Background in managing change and professionalizing operations.
• Comfortable working in high-performance environments with high expectations.
• Experience in residential services or a comparable operational field is preferred.

 

YOUR CHARACTERISTICS

The successful individual will display the following characteristics:

·        Confident, strategic leader who leads through empowerment and accountability.

·        Emotionally intelligent and culturally sensitive—able to gain trust and motivate teams.

·        Results-driven with a sharp focus on operational KPIs.

·        Strong interpersonal communication and adaptability.

·        Coachable and trainable & Capable of running and growing a branch independently

 

LOCATION

Midwest, US

 

COMPENSATION PACKAGE

Base Salary: $175,000 - $220,000

Bonus: 50% based on EBITDA performance - Target bonus but can max at salary

Equity: Long term incentive plan - Target around $1Mn

Other: 4O1K, Healthcare

 

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