Product Specialist - Vacuum

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Job Title:
Product Specialist - Vacuum
Location:
Onsite - Quincy, IL

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 Summary:

As a member of the Process Flow Technologies team, this Product Specialist position features a focus on Vacuum products. The position will support the planning and action for vacuum whole goods growth to achieve short- and long-term growth initiatives for the various vacuum product brands and channels. The Product Specialist will be directly involved with the analysis and execution of new product development projects, pricing, inventory and forecasting, market share expansion and support materials to drive incremental growth and achieve profit objectives for the product line. This Product Specialist position will also focus on the administration and support of our customer intranet (GDInside), public websites and CPQ system (CC360) across the vacuum product portfolios. The Product Specialist will also be involved in Impact Daily Management (IDM) and process improvement towards a better customer support experience. The candidate will work closely with other Product Management, Sales, Customer Service and Demand Generation team members to help identify and close gaps needed to deliver superior product support to our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Develop customer-facing expertise in systems such as GDInside, NASHInside, CC360, and VBXpert.
  
  
• Contribute to the development and execution of strategic action plans focused on growth and profitability.
  
  
• Maintain and update pricing tools such as SAP, price books, and sizing software where pricing is determined.
  
  
• Lead commercialization efforts for assigned products, ensuring successful channel launches aligned with launch plans and gate requirements.
  
  
• Create and execute innovative product literature, e-marketing materials, and training programs for both internal teams and distribution partners.
  
  
• Participate in the New Product Development (NPD) process in coordination with the Global Product Management team and distribution channels.
  
  
• ???????Develop, track, and communicate key performance and profitability metrics while managing multiple projects independently with strong communication, analytical skills, and relationship-building across all levels.
  
  
• Develop deep expertise in product applications, key advantages, and customer benefits, while continuously monitoring and evaluating competitive products in terms of function, pricing, performance, and marketing strategy.
  
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
  
  
• Experience with Salesforce and/or other CRM platforms
  
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Power Point and Office with strong analytical skills
  
  
• Understands the commercial aspect of interfacing customers to deliver a solution to meet their needs.
  
  

Core Competencies:

• Customer focus
  
  
• Strong technical aptitude
  
  
• Self-motivated, high initiative, self-directed
  
  
• Strong communication skills written, presentation, verbal
  
  

Preferences:

• Experience with B2B or channel distribution
  
  
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business
  
  
• 2+ years of experience in engineering or commercial support role for industrial equipment
  
  

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements:

• Up to 10% travel required with this role
  
  

Pay Range:

The pay range for this role is $55,000-75,000. The pay range considers a wide range of factors that include a candidate's skills; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and geographic location.

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 September 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.