Business Director - High Pressure

Ingersoll-Rand plc; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand is seeking a Commercial Business Director for its High Pressure Compressors sector across EMEA. Responsibilities include developing business strategies and leading high-performing teams. The ideal candidate will have significant leadership experience, an engineering background, and a strong focus on driving growth in an industrial context.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of sales and marketing leadership experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive business strategies for the High Pressure segment.
• Expand product portfolio and sales channels.
• Lead cross-functional teams and maintain strategic partnerships.

Skills

Sales leadership

Marketing leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Commercial Business Director - High Pressure

Ingersoll Rand

West Midlands

GBP 100,000 - 150,000

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Commercial/Business Director – High Pressure

Location

UK or any major European IR location (hybrid)

About Us

Ingersoll Rand is a Fortune 500 company with a passion for making lives better. We do this by living our values, and through a relentless focus on the success of our customers and partnering with our employees to think and act like owners. We believe in sustainability through the development and distribution of a broad range of global brands designed to meet the needs of our customers in both efficient and responsible ways. Ingersoll Rand is a diverse and inclusive environment. We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to hiring a diverse workforce. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com .

Job Summary

TheCommercial/Business Directorwill lead the High Pressure Compressors business across EMEA, overseeing legacy brands such as Bellis & Morcom, Reavell, and MAKO. This role carries full P&L responsibility and plays a key role in driving strategic growth.

The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of success in managing business growth across various product life cycles within the compressors and/or pumps industry. Extensive travel across EMEIA to engage with customers, distributors, and internal stakeholders is required.

This position reports to the Engineered Systems and Services Business Leader and is a member of the division’s leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive business strategy for the High Pressure segment, including both organic and inorganic growth initiatives.
• Expand the product portfolio, engineering capabilities, sales channels, and supplier networks to meet evolving customer needs.
• Lead the creation and delivery of annual business plans, including revenue and profitability targets across new equipment, aftermarket, and service.
• Drive market intelligence efforts, including competitor analysis, customer insights, supplier evaluations, and identification of partnership or acquisition opportunities.
• Build and lead a high-performing cross-functional team across sales, operations, and engineering.
• Foster a culture of engagement, inclusion, and accountability by attracting, developing, and retaining top talent.
• Establish and maintain strategic internal and external partnerships, serving as a key ambassador for the business.
• Champion lean manufacturing and IR management system processes to drive operational efficiency.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of sales and marketing leadership experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in English.

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

Hybrid with frequent travel required between 50% - 75%

• Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify and convey complex technical concepts.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills across all organizational levels.
• Proven leadership in diverse, cross-cultural environments.
• Strong commercial, technical, and customer service acumen.
• Results-driven with the ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects in a dynamic, international business setting.

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