Territory Sales Manager

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Job Title:
Territory Sales Manager (Southeast)
Location:
Remote in Territory
Territory:
Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee

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 Territory Sales Manager is responsible for sales growth and business development of Gardner Denver brand compressed air equipment and components through authorized Gardner Denver distributors in the Southeastern U.S. We are seeking a motivated and results-driven professional to develop and execute business strategies aimed at increasing sales revenue and market share, with a focus on key strategic initiatives. This role involves the successful implementation of commercial business programs and requires expertise in rotating equipment or air compressor products, services, and solutions.As the primary point of contact for assigned distributors, you will build strong relationships with business owners, sales teams, and service leaders to drive growth and collaboration. The role emphasizes territory management, distributor business development, and revenue growth through active customer engagement.
The ideal candidate must be willing to travel overnight as needed to achieve business objectives and foster distributor and customer relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Manage Gardner Denver branded air compression product sales and growth through the distribution channel, developing penetration plans to increase market share at end-user accounts.
  
  
• Build, maintain, and strengthen distributor relationships at all levels, resolving channel conflicts and ensuring high distributor capability to serve and develop customers.
  
  
• Provide technical expertise and customer support by leveraging Gardner Denver resources to ensure consistent service quality and product knowledge.
  
  
• Collaborate with Product Management and other business units on pricing, product specifications, strategy, and warranty concerns to align sales execution with company goals.
  
  
• Measure distributor performance, implement improvement programs, and drive revenue growth across new equipment, parts, air treatment, and service offerings.
  
  
• Manage commercial aftermarket programs to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and optimize results through the distribution network.
  
  
• Gather, analyze, and report monthly on regional activities, competitive strategies, and market trends, maintaining accurate data in CRM systems (CC360 - Salesforce).
  
  
• Pursue continuous training, while coaching and assessing distributor personnel to enhance their technical and commercial competencies in Gardner Denver products and services.
  
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent).
  
  
• At least 5 years of experience in mechanical sales increasingly responsible positions within the sales hierarchy.
  
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite & Salesforce tracking software.
  
  

Core Competencies:

• A wide variety of creativity and communication is required to motivate the sales force.
  
  
• Strong interpersonal abilities along with excellent communication skills will assist the incumbent in being successful.
  
  
• Proficient with various sales concepts, practices, and procedures.
  
  

Preferences:

• Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in Business, Engineering, Marketing, Management or related areas.Knowledge of Salesforce
  
  
• Familiarity with rotating equipment is preferred
  
  

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements:

• This is a remote based position that is to be located near a major airport in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana or Western Tennessee.
  
  
• Must possess a valid driver's license for a minimum of 12 months, with no major or frequent traffic violations included, but not limited to: DUI in the previous 5 years, Hit & Run, License Suspension, Reckless/Careless Driving, Multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years
  
  

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 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, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.

TO APPLY:

Please apply via our website https://ir-jobs.dzconnex.com/ by December 2025 in order to be considered for this position.

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 www.IRCO.com.