American Operator
Residential Plumbing
PortfolioCEO:ResidentialPlumbing
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“Portfolio CEO: Residential Plumbing at American Operator. Skills: Residential plumbing, Business growth, Team development. Lead day-to-day operations. Drive growth across key business performance metrics”
What You'll Achieve.
Build on a solid foundation; Scale the business from a position of strength
Industry & Context.
Relocation required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Track record of operating and growing a residential plumbing business, Experience owning P&L performance, Experience building, leading, and holding high-performing teams accountable, Deep understanding of residential plumbing operations, Hold a master plumbing license or ability to obtain one within 12 months, Currently based in or willing to relocate to Texas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Colorado, or Tennessee
Nice to Have
Track record of building and strengthening a customer-first culture, Experience successfully leading a business through a leadership transition, Built or managed recurring revenue programs through membership plans
What You'll Do.
Lead day-to-day operations
Drive growth across key business performance metrics
Build and develop a high-performing and accountable team
Oversee field operations
Deliver exceptional customer service
Deliver quality of work
Grow the direct-to-homeowner customer base
Manage the funnel from sourcing leads through job
Oversee warehouse operations
Manage inventory levels
and retain top plumbing talent
Partner with American Operator on strategy
Partner with American Operator on execution
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with American Operator
Full Job Description
ABOUT AMERICAN OPERATOR American Operator exists to keep the American Dream alive through small-business leadership and ownership. We place experienced operators into businesses of retiring owners who want their life's work placed in the hands of leaders who care. Over time, our CEOs follow a clear pathway to earn significant equity in the business they lead. ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for an experienced operator to lead a residential plumbing company as CEO in partnership with American Operator. This is a rare opportunity to step into a profitable, established business with a strong reputation, loyal customer base, and an experienced team already in place. As CEO, you'll assume full responsibility for day-to-day operations, team leadership, and P&L performance. This is not a turnaround situation, it's an opportunity to build on a solid foundation. Your focus will be on developing and retaining a great team, driving customer acquisition and growth, executing with operational discipline, and scaling the business from a position of strength. American Operator will be your partner from day one, providing strategic support, resources, and guidance while empowering you to lead independently. Most importantly, you'll have a clear path to earning significant equity ownership in the business you grow and lead. RESPONSIBILITIES - Lead day-to-day operations and drive growth across key business performance metrics - Build and Develop a high-performing and accountable team - Oversee field operations to deliver exceptional customer service and quality of work - Grow the direct-to-homeowner customer base by managing the funnel from sourcing leads through job completion - Oversee warehouse operations, manage inventory levels to support field operations - Recruit, develop, and retain top plumbing talent - Partner with American Operator on strategy and execution MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Successful track record of operating and growing a residential plumbing business - Experience
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