HVAC parts and equipment distributor with 85+ sales centers across North America
Gemaire operates one of the largest independent HVAC distribution networks in the world, with 85+ sales centers serving contractor networks. The tech stack is heavy on traditional enterprise software (Salesforce, EDI, Pricefx, Vendabo) and office productivity — a footprint typical of large supply-chain operations. Active hiring is sales-led (31 open roles) with accelerating velocity, but the pain-point list reveals structural friction: inventory management inefficiencies, invoice-processing bottlenecks, and relationship-building gaps suggest the company is in the early stages of automating and scaling operations to match network size.
Gemaire distributes heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment, parts, and supplies to contractors and HVAC service providers across North America. Founded in 1969 and now a subsidiary of publicly-traded Watsco, the company operates over 85 sales centers from coast to coast. Distribution partnerships with manufacturers including Rheem, American Standard, Frigidaire, and Maytag form the core of its product portfolio. The organization spans 501–1,000 employees across sales, logistics, finance, support, and operations, with active projects centered on pricing strategy, customer relationship development, and digital-tool adoption.
Salesforce for CRM, EDI for supply-chain messaging, Pricefx and Vendavo for pricing and revenue management, Freshservice for support, Microsoft Office suite, and Windows/macOS endpoints.
Deerfield Beach, Florida. The company is a subsidiary of Watsco, Inc. (NYSE: WSO), which is headquartered in Coconut Grove, Florida.
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