Business Development Manager - Oil & Gas (Iraq)

About the role

Novomet Group is hiring a Business Development Manager to lead business development initiatives, strengthen strategic customer relationships and drive sustainable revenue growth across the Iraqi oil and gas market. The successful candidate needs strong technical and commercial expertise, especially in electric submersible pumps (ESP), artificial lift systems and related oilfield equipment and services.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies to expand Novomet's market presence in Iraq.
• Identify and secure new business with oil and gas operators, contractors and strategic customers.
• Promote ESP, artificial lift, industrial pumps, equipment rentals, maintenance and field services.
• Manage the full sales cycle, from customer engagement and technical proposals to commercial negotiations and contract closure.
• Build and maintain customer relationships, identify upcoming projects and monitor sales performance, revenue forecasts, profitability, receivables and commercial KPIs.
• Work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations and Finance to ensure effective customer service and contract execution.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration or a related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in business development or technical sales in the oil and gas industry.
• Demonstrated experience in ESP, artificial lift systems or industrial pumps.
• Strong knowledge of the Iraqi oil and gas market, including Basra, Baghdad and the Kurdistan Region.
• Established relationships with oilfield operators, international service companies and major contractors are highly desirable.
• Professional proficiency in English and Arabic is preferred.

Required skills

• Commercial negotiations and key account management.
• Sales forecasting and CRM systems.
• Strong communication, analytical and stakeholder management skills.

To apply, qualified candidates should send their updated CV by email to the recruiter named in the original posting.