Parts Manager

For more than 75 years, Air Equipment Company has been solving the toughest HVAC challenges with smart, reliable solutions. We partner with over 45 leading manufacturers to bring cutting-edge air systems to life—and we do it with a team that values agility, collaboration, and fresh thinking. From engineers to sales and support, every voice on our team plays a part in pushing the industry forward.

If you’re looking for your next move, we’re glad you found us. At AEC, you’ll join a company where local roots meet the strength of a national network—giving you the tools to grow, the space to innovate, and the chance to make a real impact from day one. We review every application carefully and appreciate your interest in growing your career with our team.

Parts Manager

HVAC / Industrial DistributionLouisville, KY | Full-Time | Exempt

Build it. Scale it. Own it.

We’re looking for a high-impact Parts Manager to take ownership of a multi-location parts business with significant untapped growth.

This is not a “keep things running” role—this is a build, optimize, and scale opportunity for someone who thinks like an owner and leads from the front.

You’ll operate as the business leader for parts—driving performance across sales, operations, inventory, and customer experience—while partnering across service and equipment teams to create a seamless, best-in-class operation.

What You’ll Own

Leadership & Culture

• 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

Growth & Market Impact

• Identify and execute growth opportunities across pricing, product mix, and customer segments
• Actively engage the market—customers, vendors, and team—to drive revenue
• Bring a proactive, entrepreneurial approach to expanding the business

Operations & Inventory Excellence

• Own inventory performance: turns, accuracy, availability, and obsolescence
• Optimize stocking strategy and enforce disciplined processes
• Improve speed, accuracy, and efficiency across locations

Business Ownership

• 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

Customer Experience

• Deliver fast, accurate, and reliable parts support
• Build strong customer relationships and trust
• Champion a people-first, customer-first culture

What We’re Looking For

• 5–10+ years in parts, distribution, or supply chain leadership
• Experience in HVAC, mechanical, or industrial distribution strongly preferred
• 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

What Success Looks Like

• Consistent sales and margin growth
• A high-performing, accountable, and engaged team
• Best-in-class customer experience across all locations
• A parts operation that runs like a business—not just a support function

Why This Role

• High visibility with real influence on the business
• Opportunity to build and scale something meaningful
• Autonomy to lead—not just manage
• Performance-driven culture that rewards results
• Competitive compensation+ incentives tied to impact

Ready to Build Something?

If you’re a driven leader who knows parts, understands distribution, and wants to own, grow, and scale a business—we should talk.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.  Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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