Business Director - High Pressure

Ingersoll Rand Compressor Systems & Services


Date: 12 hours ago
City: Redditch, England
Contract type: Full time
Job Title

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

The Commercial/Business Director will 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

(No more than 8 bullet points on the Main Areas of the job)

  • 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%

Key Competencies

  • 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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