GM Trainee- Relocation is Required

Job Type Full-time Description Location: Must reside near one of our current locations for training purposes; relocation to any of our locations required upon placement as a General Manager. Southern Home Services is a residentialHVAC, Plumbing and Electrical company that acquires, owns, and operates businesses around the United States. We are seeking business leaders to join our growing team and become an integral part of our company's future. Overview: Are you an experienced leader looking to take the next step in your career within the trades industry? Our General Manager - Management Trainee Program is designed for seasoned professionals with at least 5 years of management experience-whether from HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or other service-oriented industries-who are ready to lead high-performing teams and drive growth across our expanding network of home services locations. This structured training program prepares candidates to assume the role of General Manager in one of our branches, with placement based on company needs. Candidates must be willing to relocate upon completion of training. Key Responsibilities: Participate in a comprehensive training program focused on operations, finance, customer service, sales strategy, and team leadership in the home services industry. Shadow experienced leaders and take on increasing responsibility across key business functions. Learn to manage and optimize branch-level P&L, hiring and team development, customer satisfaction, and performance metrics. Lead by example to build a culture of accountability, excellence, and safety. Prepare to take full operational leadership of a branch as a General Manager upon successful completion of the training program. Required Qualifications: Minimum 5 years of experience in a management or leadership role ; experience in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or related trades is highly preferred. Strong leadership and team-building skills with a proven ability to manage technicians or service teams. Business acumen with familiarity in budgeting, forecasting, and performance-based management. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and decision-making abilities. Willingness to relocate to any of our current or future branch locations based on operational needs. Must reside near one of our existing locations for the duration of the training program (location list provided upon application). The physical requirements of this job include: Perform work while sitting and/or standing at an individual work station or office Communicate verbally via phone or other communication device. Ability to stand, walk and sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone Use hands to type, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms. Occasionally stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 10 pounds. Work is usually performed in an indoor office environment. Southern Home Services will provide reasonable accommodation to allow an employee to perform the essential functions of the job What We Offer: Structured leadership training and mentorship. Competitive salary and relocation assistance. Performance-based bonuses and benefits. Career growth with a rapidly expanding company in a recession-resistant industry. Opportunity to build and lead a team as the General Manager of your own branch. Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits Paid Training Discount Gym Membership Employee discounts 401K Plan with match and no vesting Flexible spending account Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Company paid Short Term Disability Job Classification: Exempt Southern Home Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization. Salary Description Training Base Salary $120,000