General Manager Job at Raw Selection, Atlanta, GA

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  • Raw Selection
  • Atlanta, GA

Job Description

Confidential Search

A private equity-backed HVAC and electrical services business is seeking a General Manager to lead the company through a full transformation—driving operational scale, cultural change, and long-term growth. This is a hands-on, high-impact leadership role with full autonomy and direct access to equity. You’ll be taking a solid platform and building it into a scalable, service-led business.

The Portfolio Company

The business is a well-established provider of HVAC, Electrical and Plumbing services across both residential and commercial markets. With a loyal customer base and strong local presence, the company is now shifting from project-based revenues to a service-driven recurring model. Investments in technology, leadership, and operational excellence are central to this transformation.

The Private Equity Firm

The sponsor is a middle-market investor with a strong track record of growing businesses through operational improvement and bolt-on M&A. They are hands-on, commercially minded, and fully committed to building scalable, high-performing platforms.

The Culture

The business is in transition and ready for change. Employees are motivated, but the company needs structured leadership, a professionalised culture, and better systems. The role requires someone who can “build the car while driving it” and thrive in an environment of fast-paced change and lean execution.

What Success Looks Like

  • Build a strong, engaged, and accountable leadership team
  • Shift business from project-based work to recurring service revenue
  • Drive adoption of new systems (ServiceTitan + Sage Intacct)
  • Increase employee engagement and reduce turnover
  • Create scalable, repeatable operational processes
  • Leverage the customer base to grow residential HVAC services

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Own the P&L and deliver business plan and budget
  • Lead and mentor the leadership team through cultural and operational change
  • Drive CRM and financial system implementation (ServiceTitan and Sage Intacct)
  • Rebuild stakeholder relationships across builder and commercial networks
  • Drive accountability, KPI management, and structured reporting
  • Ensure scalability of operations to support future M&A

Key Selling Points

  • First-time PE-backed business – early equity value creation opportunity
  • High-growth platform with runway for geographic and service expansion
  • Strong autonomy and decision-making authority
  • Career trajectory into VP/Regional Director-level roles
  • Lean, empowered environment – no corporate red tape
  • Full investment in systems, infrastructure, and top-tier tools

Key Challenges

  • Managing significant cultural and team change
  • Driving performance and morale in a lean organisation
  • Transitioning to a service-first, recurring revenue business
  • Implementing systems while running day-to-day ops
  • Re-establishing legacy builder relationships

Candidate Profile

  • Proven GM/President with full P&L ownership ($10M+ revenue)
  • Deep HVAC and Plumbing experience
  • Strong track record in residential services
  • Experience with transformation, playbook execution, and turnaround
  • Private equity experience preferred (or high-growth/entrepreneurial background)
  • Tech-savvy – ideally with ServiceTitan and Sage Intacct exposure
  • Hands-on, gritty leader with high EQ, clear gravitas, and strong operational discipline

Compensation Package

  • Base Salary: $160,000 – $200,000
  • Bonus: $50,000 based On EBITDA
  • Equity: Yes
  • 401(k): Yes
  • Healthcare: Yes

A Full Relocation package will be expensed.

This is a confidential search. No company information will be disclosed at this stage.

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