Business Director - High Pressure

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.

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

• 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.

What we Offer

Ingersoll Rand is committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.