Area General Manager

Description

Area General Manager — HVAC & Plumbing
Climate Control Heating, Cooling & Plumbing (Liberty, MO) 

& Advantage Latta-Whitlow (Topeka, KS)
Competitive Salary + Performance Bonus + Equity Potential

Overview

Climate Control and Advantage Latta-Whitlow are seeking an Area General Manager to lead two established home services brands across Missouri and Kansas. This is a multi-site leadership role for an experienced trades operator who owns the P&L, develops strong field teams, and delivers a five-star customer experience at every location. You'll run both branches with the autonomy of an owner and the backing of a growing home services platform — including real equity potential for the leader who drives the results.

Responsibilities

• Lead all operations at both branches to exceed revenue, gross profit, and EBITDA targets
• Build and manage monthly operating budgets, job costs, margins, and expenses to plan
• Review and approve invoices, payroll reports, and material and equipment spend
• Track and drive core metrics: call board, field conversion, average ticket, tech-generated leads, and membership growth
• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop technicians and branch leadership; hold teams accountable to scorecards
• Run daily huddles and monthly one-on-ones with each teammate
• Maintain a 4.8+ Google rating; review customer feedback daily and resolve issues same-day
• Partner with marketing monthly to grow demand across both service areas
• Keep accounts receivable current with no balances past 90 days
• Own safety training, processes, and reporting; ensure compliance with company policy and state employment law
• Partner with recruiting monthly to maintain staffing levels and reduce turnover
• Travel regularly between both locations

Requirements

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading field operations for a residential HVAC and/or plumbing contractor
• Proven multi-site, multi-branch, or market-level leadership experience
• Track record managing a portfolio generating $10M+ in annual revenue
• Full P&L ownership including revenue, margin, and labor cost
• Strong grasp of job costing, budgeting, and forecast analysis
• Working knowledge of state and local employment law
• Proficient with tablets, smartphones, and GPS/mapping tools
• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Valid driver's license and insurable driving record
• Ability to travel between Liberty, MO and Topeka, KS, including overnight stays as needed

Why Join Us

• Equity potential — a real ownership stake for the leader who drives results
• Multi-site scope leading two established brands with platform-level support
• Competitive base salary plus performance bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability
• Paid time off, 6 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays
• A support network of fellow GMs and quarterly leadership development
• Promotion from within and continued investment in our leaders

Ready to Lead?

If you're ready to lead two high-performing brands, build something you're proud of, and earn a real stake in the upside, we want to hear from you. Apply today!