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Ingersoll Rand

Industrial Sales Development Program

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Recruitment began on September 29, 2026
and the job listing Expires on October 29, 2026
Full-time
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Job Title: Industrial Sales Development Program – Account Manager

Location: Multiple locations available nationwide

Cohorts: January 2027 and June 2027

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 the planet. 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’re driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future.

Job Summary

Ingersoll Rand’s Industrial Sales Development Program (SDP) is a full-time,12-month program designed to prepare participants for a career as a sales engineer. This early talent program is offered to recent college graduates holding a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or similar field. During the 12-month program, you will gain hands-on experience building customer relationship skills as you job-shadow experienced sales engineers, call on customers, and participate in selling our products and services. Your training and experiences during the program will be highly visible to Ingersoll Rand senior leaders, and upon successful completion of the program, you should be well-equipped to manage an assigned sales territory as a sales engineer. 

Responsibilities

Complete rotations geared toward building your skills and knowledge as a sales engineer, and developing your ability to consult, problem-solve and design solutions for a wide variety of our Industrial customers.

Complete staggered 1-week assignments in line with rotational topics and focus areas.

Participate in comprehensive training and project experience designed to expose you to all aspects of our industrial business, including product knowledge, manufacturing, engineering, customer care, sales and marketing, aftermarket services, distribution, pricing, strategic accounts, and various other aspects of our business in support of our sales team and customers.

Work directly with various leaders and Account Managers to learn the business and experience on-the-job situations in the industry.

Gain expertise and perspective from an assigned mentor (a senior business executive at Ingersoll Rand) through regular one-on-one development meetings.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors or Master’s degree in engineering or similar field, with a 2.5 GPA or higher.

Previous internship, sales and/or leadership experiences are preferred but not required. 

An ability to relocate across the US is strongly preferred, and increases the available opportunities for full-time employment as an Account Manager upon successful completion of the program.

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

The Industrial Sales Development position is based at one of our 36 Customer Center locations nationwide.

Regional travel for training and project work may be required, up to 25%.

Quarterly overnight travel for classroom-based rotations will take place at our Davidson, North Carolina corporate location and other locations across the U.S.

Key Competencies

Strong technical aptitude with ability to learn various software programs relevant to the industry.

A solutions-selling mindset with solid teamwork skills.

Advanced written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

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.

The pay range for this role is $70,000 – $85,000. The 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 an individual 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. 

At Ingersoll Rand, we think and act like owners – of our business, our communities, our planet, and our health too. The Ingersoll Rand benefits program provides you with the tools and resources to take accountability for your health so that we can continue to help make life better.  

Benefits of employment and include:  

Medical and Prescription drug plans  

Wellness and Chronic disease management programs  

Dental, vision, life/AD&D insurance  

Short- and Long-term disability  

Health Savings Account  

Flexible Spending Account  

Parental Leave  

Employee Assistance Program  

Discount Program   

Employee Stock Grant  

401k plan with a company match  

3 weeks of paid vacation and 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year

State paid sick leave, where applicable   

Voluntary benefits include legal, accident, and critical illness protection 

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