Parts Manager

About the role

At Air Equipment Company, we're seeking a high-impact Parts Manager to lead a multi-location parts business with significant untapped growth. This role is not just about keeping things running—it's about building, optimizing, and scaling the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead inside sales, outside sales, and warehouse teams across multiple locations

• Build a high-accountability, performance-driven culture

• Coach, develop, and elevate talent at every level

• Identify and execute growth opportunities across pricing, product mix, and customer segments

• Engage the market—customers, vendors, and team—to drive revenue

• Proactively expand the business with a proactive, entrepreneurial approach

• Own inventory performance: turns, accuracy, availability, and obsolescence

• Optimize stocking strategy and enforce disciplined processes

• Improve speed, accuracy, and efficiency across locations

• Own revenue, margins, expenses, and inventory investment

• Track and manage KPIs with a continuous improvement mindset

• Make data-driven decisions that drive profitability and growth

• Deliver fast, accurate, and reliable parts support

• Build strong customer relationships and trust

• Champion a people-first, customer-first culture

Requirements

• 5–10+ years in parts, distribution, or supply chain leadership

• Proven track record of driving growth, improving operations, and leading teams

• Strong business acumen (pricing, margins, inventory, KPIs)

• Hands-on, player-coach mentality—you lead from the floor, not just the office

• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset and bias for action

Qualifications

• Experience in HVAC, mechanical, or industrial distribution is preferred

Skills

• Leadership and management skills

• Strategic planning and execution

• Customer relationship management

• Inventory management and optimization

• Financial analysis and reporting

Benefits

• Competitive compensation + incentives tied to impact

Pay

Salary ranges listed are dependent upon a candidate’s qualifications, experience, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the specific role and location.

Schedule

Full-time position.