Strategic Account Manager - Air Compressors

BH Job ID: BH-3991-4 SF Job Req ID: Strategic Account Manager - Air Compressors Ingersoll Rand is 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. Job Title: Strategic Account Manager Location: Remote (U.S.) About Us: Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission‑critical flow creation and life science technologies – from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gases, and powers – to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end‑markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we’re driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future. Job Overview The Strategic Account Manager is responsible for developing and executing long‑term sales strategies for assigned key and national accounts to drive sustainable revenue growth and strengthen customer partnerships. This role serves as a trusted advisor to customers, aligning Ingersoll Rand’s industrial compressed air solutions with customer business objectives, coordinating cross‑functional resources, and expanding share of wallet through strategic planning, relationship management, and value‑based selling. Responsibilities Develop, deploy and administer customer strategies based upon co‑value creation. Serve as the point person for all customer related activities, including but not limited to strategy development, resource coordination (financial, engineering, etc.), sales reporting, forecasting, technical support, and customer service. Communicate appropriate roles, responsibilities, rewards, processes, and tools to other team members as needed. Make joint customer visits with other team members as appropriate. Utilize defined account management processes, support tools, and resources. Cross‑Sell: contribute to the identification of potential opportunities with targeted customers for IR Industrial Segment as well as for Ingersoll Rand, the enterprise. Establish, maintain, and enhance working relationships with key decision makers and influencers with the targeted customers to help further business interests and commercial activities while advancing customer loyalty. Assume lead role in customer relationship data and knowledge; outline and maintain relationship map between customers and Ingersoll Rand. Report progress, activities, and revenue generation with customers on a monthly schedule; manage all pipeline opportunities (documenting status of all major quotation activities). Develop, deploy, and maintain commercial programs (pricing, terms & conditions, non‑disclosure agreements, customer incentive/rebate program, etc.). Address and resolve issues and channels of distribution including aftermarket service support. Requirements Bachelor’s Degree. 4+ years’ experience in an industrial sales business setting. Core Competencies Excellent relationship‑building and interpersonal skills, including verbal, written, and presentation communication skills. Establishes and builds solid relationships with customers, key institutions, and team members. Honest, self‑motivated and team oriented. Able to work within a team environment and independently. Mechanical and electrical expertise. Ability to assess customer needs, analyze and interpret data, perform basic equipment performance calculations, and recommend technical solutions. Proven business and sales acumen, including the ability to prospect accounts, effectively navigate within a customer organization, value‑sell, and win competitive accounts. Must have excellent prioritization and time‑management skills. Preferences Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, business, sales or equivalent. Knowledge of Salesforce or another CRM. Experience working with air compressors. Travel & Work Arrangements Travel 50 to 60% monthly across North America. Interested candidates should have access to a major airport for travel. Must possess a valid driver's license for a minimum of 12 months, with no major or frequent traffic violations including DUI in the previous 5 years, hit & run, license suspension, reckless/careless driving, or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years. The total pay range for this role, including incentive opportunities, is $120,000 to $300,000. The pay range takes into account a wide range of factors that include a candidate’s skills, experience, and training; licensure and certifications; and geographic location. Benefits At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership—taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well‑being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, and wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and an employee stock grant, among other offerings. We are 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr