Sales Director

About Anton

Responsibilities

• Develop annual/quarterly sales targets and plans; analyze markets and competitors; report sales performance and strategic progress.
• Recruit and manage the sales team; conduct systematic training; set KPIs and oversee daily supervision, evaluation, and performance improvement.
• Manage the full sales cycle-lead generation, negotiations, contract signing, and payment follow-up; participate in key deals; expand new markets; maintain relationships with major clients and partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in

Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering

• , or a related field; a Master’s degree is a plus.
• **10+ years of sales and business development experience**
• in the energy sector, including
• at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
• (Director / Deputy Director level) within
• oil & gas operations & maintenance (O&M), energy services, or EPC/EPCM-related businesses
• .
• Proven track record in
• developing and securing O&M contracts
• for oil & gas fields, production facilities, pipelines, utilities, or energy infrastructure projects.
• **Strong and well-established relationships**
• with: Iraqi government authorities and regulatory bodies (e.g., Ministry of Oil and related entities), Local Iraqi oil & gas companies and service providers, International oil companies (IOCs) and international contractors with operations or branches in Iraq.
• Deep understanding of the
• Iraqi oil & gas market
• , including local business practices, contracting models, tendering processes, and compliance requirements related to O&M services.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and build
• high-performing sales and BD teams
• , define market strategies, and drive sustainable revenue growth in
• project-based and long-cycle O&M environments
• .
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience in
• bid strategy, contract negotiation, pricing, risk assessment, and client relationship management
• for long-term service contracts.
• Fluent in
• Arabic and English
• , with excellent communication and negotiation skills for engagement with government stakeholders, local partners, and international clients.
• Results-oriented, highly resilient, and capable of operating effectively in
• complex, high-pressure, and multicultural environments
• , including frequent travel within Iraq and the region.