Business Director - High Pressure

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.

What we Offer

Location dependant