Portfolio CEO Network Residential Electrical Services

ABOUT AMERICAN OPERATOR

American Operator exists to keep the American Dream alive through small-business leadership and ownership. We buy small businesses between $5M-$15M in revenue from retiring owners who want their lifes work in the hands of leaders who care. We place experienced operators into businesses of retiring owners who want their lifes 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

Were 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 electrical services companies. This is an opportunity to partner with American Operator through the acquisition process with the goal of stepping into a profitable established business with a strong reputation a loyal customer base and an experienced team already in place. American Operator leads sourcing and due diligence and the selected candidate will contribute industry insights during that process before stepping into the operating role post-close.

As CEO youll assume full responsibility for day-to-day operations and P&L performance. This is not a turnaround situation its an opportunity to build on a solid foundation set by the former owners. Your focus will be on developing and retaining a best-in-class sales force driving customer acquisition and growth and scaling the business to new products customer segments and markets.

American Operator will be your partner from day one providing strategic support resources and guidance while empowering you to lead independently. Most importantly youll have a clear path to earning significant equity ownership in the business you grow and lead.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Grow the business with a focus on key performance metrics as you lead day-to-day operations

• Develop and lead electricians and office staff with a culture of high accountability and performance

• Ensure the team delivers safe high quality on-time service to homeowners

• Win and retain customers through service quality local reputation and disciplined pricing

• Partner with American Operator on strategy budgeting and growth planning

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 10 years of leadership experience

• Hold an active master electrician license with a strong understanding of residential electrical codes and requirements

• Ability to audit your teams work on panel upgrades service replacements circuit installations surge protection generator installations EV charger installations and lighting upgrades

• Experience building high performance teams with accountability for hiring and performance improvement

• Currently located in or a willingness to relocate to one of our target markets (Texas Georgia North Carolina Colorado or Tennessee)

WHAT SETS YOU APART

• Stepped in as the new leader after an ownership or leadership transition and earned the trust of the existing electricians

• A track record of driving growth as a general manager or VP of an electrical services company

COMPENSATION

Base salary: $130000$190000 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.

LOCATION

Our target acquisition markets include Texas Georgia North Carolina Colorado and Tennessee. Relocation will be required if you are not currently in or near the market of the opportunity.

Ready to lead the next chapter Before you apply we encourage you to visit to learn more about who we are how we work and what our operators have to say about the experience. When you are ready apply today to start the conversation.

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