American Operator

American Operator

Portfolio CEO Network: Residential Plumbing

Austin, TX · Exec

Sponsorship not specified$130k-$190kDetected 43 days ago
Customer SupportLeadership

About the role

  • We're actively interviewing CEO candidates for current and future acquisition opportunities.
  • While timing varies by market and acquisition activity, selected candidates enter our CEO network and may be matched with opportunities as they become available.
  • We are looking for experienced operators who have effectively led plumbing services companies.

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
  • Experience building, leading, and holding high-performing teams accountable, including responsibility for hiring and talent development
  • This is not a turnaround situation, it's an opportunity to build on a solid foundation set by the former owners.

Requirements

  • Successful track record of operating and growing a residential plumbing business
  • Experience owning P&L performance, including budgets and KPI targets
  • Deep understanding of residential plumbing operations, with the ability to evaluate field service quality across water heater, water treatment systems, drain cleaning, sewer and line replacement, and related services.
  • Hold a master plumbing license or have the ability to obtain one within 12 months
  • Relocation will be required if you are not currently in or near the market of the opportunity.

Nice to have

  • Built or managed recurring revenue programs through membership plans in a plumbing or home services business

Compensation

  • $130,000-$190,000, plus performance-based bonus opportunities, distributions, and meaningful equity participation beginning at 10% ownership, with the potential to increase based on performance and value creation.
  • Total compensation varies by portfolio company, individual performance, and deal structure, and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

  • Over time, our CEOs follow a clear pathway to earn significant equity in the business they lead.
  • Most importantly, you'll have a clear path to earning significant equity ownership in the business you grow and lead.

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