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Join forces as a PE Maverick on an exciting professional journey with a Private Equity-backed company, set to leave a lasting impact in the Greater Detroit area. Join the distinguished leadership team of a residential home services business deeply committed to fostering a culture of success where individuals take center stage. In a leadership-focused role, discover exceptional opportunities for professional growth in the market.
As the General Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in steering daily operations in your designated region and contributing significantly to the overall triumph of the business. Your mission is to pursue operational excellence, inspiring others to align with this objective. Assume complete ownership of profit and loss statements, actively exploring avenues for market growth, and accommodate new trade lines, mergers, and acquisitions. We are seeking a GM with proven leadership skills—someone who embodies clarity and purpose in guiding the team. In this hands-on, blue-collar work environment, embracing resilience and dedication is paramount. We extend a warm invitation to all, including military veterans, to apply and bring their unique skills to our thriving team.
Position: General Manager
Compensation: $130K-$180K + significant bonus
Location: Canton, MI
Responsibilities:
Lead with clarity of vision and purpose – focus on the mission and what matters
Implement quickly, cleanly, and crisply proven playbook tactics and growth without deviation from proven best practices
Seek best practice vs. next practice – having a ferocious focus on executing matters, delegating effectively, prioritizing areas to push forward
Analyze data to drive actions that matter the most to impact performance
Demonstrate experience previously developing “Best in Class” scalable programs
Understand the importance of customer service in a “customer first” culture
Navigate interactions with disgruntled customers and technicians with the ability to handle complaints
VERY Sales oriented with a history of top-quartile sales goal achievement
Professionally challenges status quo
Posses a mentality that asks “why not” instead of “why”
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalency; IDEAL candidate would be a military Veteran
Ability to foster sales driven environment through all trades and functions
Incredible integrity and ethics
Highly motivated and self-accountable personality
An entrepreneurial spirit with a “roll-up your sleeves” mentality
MilSpec Talent is a boutique headhunting firm that helps our clients get connected with top talent in the industry. We work with mid-career, industry-experienced Veterans with 3-15 years of proven success in the private sector. For our contingency recruitment partners, we provide this value with minimal risk.
Our valued client is a Private Equity firm deeply entrenched in the skilled trades sector, currently steering a strategic expansion initiative. In their pursuit of accelerated growth, they are actively searching for seasoned and dedicated service leaders who resonate with their People-First business model. We place a strong emphasis on cultivating enduring partnerships for the betterment of the community.
The ideal candidate is expected to fully embrace the company's mission, demonstrating an authentic passion and commitment to serving the trades and actively contributing to the middle class. We anticipate that potential candidates will naturally align with this mission, showcasing the capability to cultivate and embrace such a mindset. Desired attributes include a high level of operational efficiency, sound judgment, and adeptness in navigating complex challenges to achieve overarching goals.
Drawing inspiration from military excellence, the spirit and autonomy to succeed as a entrepreneur is crucial. The ability to strategically problem-solve, think innovatively, and significantly contribute to the growth and scalability of this new business venture is paramount. We extend a sincere and enthusiastic invitation to military leaders who can exemplify resilience, resourcefulness, and an unwavering hands-on work ethic, as these qualities seamlessly align with the esteemed culture we actively nurture.
