Area Sales Leader

Area Sales Leader BH Job ID: 4381 SF Job Req ID: 18462 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. Location: Hybrid – Territory includes: CO, WY, MT, Western KS, Western NE 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, gasses, 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 drive growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future. Job Overview Compression Systems & Services is hiring for an Area Sales Leader to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for business pipeline development and long‑term strategy growth for sales growth in the New Frontier Area (Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Western Kansas & Western Nebraska). The sales leader formulates and implements the sales strategy to grow overall sales revenue and market share, with an emphasis on coaching a team of field sales engineers. You will be responsible for supporting successful implementation of commercial business programs driven at the business unit level. Responsibilities Generate revenue growth through sale of industrial products, replacement components and long‑term service agreements. Lead and enable the sales team to achieve strategic goals related to revenue generation, profit attainment and growth goals including market share through effective sales management process. Prevent or resolve any sales channel conflicts. Plan for long‑term strategic growth initiatives. Effectively coach, counsel, train and develop all sales employees. Drive continuous improvement through company performance management and personal development processes, as well as sales‑focused mentoring programs. Analyze target account requirements and develop penetration plans to increase market share and earn customer loyalty. Stay current on market intelligence and develop relationships within the industry to increase external awareness of the competitive landscape and gain market share. Coordinate with marketing and other internal resources as necessary to resolve problems involving pricing, product specifications and warranties. Ensure success of marketing programs through the channel. Requirements Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience 7+ years of sales experience, preferably with a diverse product portfolio. Industrial product sales 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. 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 employees Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and manage a sales team, fostering a collaborative and high‑performance culture Honest, self‑motivated and team‑oriented Ability to assess customer needs, analyze and interpret, 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 or equivalent from a four‑year college or university 5+ years experience leading a team Knowledge of Salesforce Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements 50%+ overnight travel to customer sites is required. Pay Range The total pay range for this role, including incentive opportunities, is $150,000 - $250,000. The total pay range takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skills, experience and training, licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed pay range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Ingersoll Rand, it is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the pay range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. What We Offer At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership – taking responsibility for our company, our communities and our environment – as well as for our individual well‑being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support needed to take charge of your health and future. Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology‑driven excellence in mission‑critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit #J-18808-Ljbffr Ingersoll Rand