GM Trainee- Relocation is Required
The General Manager - Management Trainee Program at Southern Home Services is designed for experienced leaders with at least 5 years of management experience in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or related trades. The program includes a comprehensive training program focusing on operations, finance, customer service, sales strategy, and team leadership. Candidates must be willing to relocate to any of our current or future branch locations based on operational needs.
About the Role
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 and must reside near one of our existing locations for the duration of the training program.
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.
Requirements
- 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.
Qualifications
- Must reside near one of our existing locations for the duration of the training program (location list provided upon application).
Physical Requirements
- Perform work while sitting and/or standing at an individual work station or office.
- Communicate verbally via phone or other communication device.
- Able 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.
Benefits
- 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
Pay
Competitive salary and relocation assistance.
Schedule
Exempt position.
Skills
N/A
Benefits
- Performance-based bonuses
- 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
Pay
Competitive salary and relocation assistance.
Schedule
Exempt position.
Skills
N/A
Benefits
- Performance-based bonuses
- 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
Pay
Competitive salary and relocation assistance.
Schedule
Exempt position.
Skills
N/A
Benefits
- Performance-based bonuses
- 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