General Manager
PE-Backed Residential Services Business
Bradenton/Sarasota, Florida
THE OPPORTUNITY
An opportunity to take full ownership of an established residential home-services branch and lead its next phase of profitable growth.
The portfolio company is seeking a commercially driven General Manager to strengthen sales execution, improve scheduling and capacity utilisation, and develop an experienced team across residential electrical and backup power services. Following a period of exceptional storm-related demand, the priority is to restore sustainable growth through consistent operating discipline.
This is a hands-on leadership opportunity with full P&L accountability, local decision-making autonomy and the support of a growing Private Equity-backed platform.
THE COMPANY
The portfolio company is an established residential services business in the Bradenton/Sarasota area of Florida, supported by a larger multi-state home-services platform and The Private Equity firm.
Its offering spans residential electrical services and backup power solutions, including installation and ongoing service. The business is currently pacing at $5M+ annual revenue, with an experienced team of approximately 15–20 employees.
The wider platform has grown through acquisitions and organic development and provides central operational, financial, sales and marketing support.
WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT
A genuine opportunity to make a measurable impact in a business with proven demand, an established customer base and significant scope to improve commercial performance.
For the right person, the opportunity includes:
- Full ownership of branch performance and P&L
- Leading an experienced team supported by two capable Operations Managers
- Improving sales conversion, scheduling and field capacity utilisation
- Access to platform-level marketing, finance and operational resources
- Building a scalable, profitable branch while protecting a positive team culture
- Potential to broaden the local service offering over time
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
Over the first 12–24 months, success will look like:
- Restoring consistent, sustainable revenue growth
- Improving profitability and operating discipline
- Maximising available appointment capacity and completing work promptly
- Coaching a proactive sales culture with strong value selling and pricing discipline
- Recruiting and retaining field talent to support increased demand
- Strengthening oversight of project scheduling, permitting and installation
- Maintaining strong customer service, materials management and team engagement
Longer term, the goal is to establish a scalable, consistently profitable branch with capacity for further growth.
IDEAL BACKGROUND
Your background will include:
- Experience as a General Manager, Operations Manager or senior branch leader in residential home services
- Experience across electrical, HVAC, plumbing or related field-service operations; electrical and backup power exposure is especially attractive
- Full P&L ownership or clear readiness to step into it
- Strong understanding of dispatch, call-board utilisation, sales conversion, average ticket, recruiting and capacity planning
- A record of leading salespeople, technicians and operational managers to improve growth and profitability
- Commercial urgency, strong coaching skills and the ability to handle price objections without compromising margins
- Detail-oriented management of multi-stage installation and permitting processes
- A visible, proactive leadership style that earns the respect of experienced field teams
No mandatory trade licence is required; an HVAC background or licence would be advantageous.
LOCATION
Bradenton/Sarasota area, Florida, USA.
On-site branch leadership role. Relocation may be considered for the right candidate, with $10,000 relocation assistance available.
COMPENSATION
- Base salary: $160,000–$175,000
- Bonus: 30–40%
- Equity: Not included in the initial package; potential future consideration
- 401(k): Yes
- Healthcare: Yes
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