About Anton
Anton Oilfield Services Group is a globally leading independent integrated oilfield technology services company, operating across major oil and gas production regions worldwide. The business covers oilfield technical services, oilfield management services, oil and gas development operations, natural gas utilization, AI-enabled solutions, and platform collaboration. Anton Group employs approximately 7,000 staff from over 30 countries and regions. Anton's long-term goal is to become a world-leading green energy technical services company, growing together with its clients and talent to promote high-quality development in the energy industry.
About the Role
Job Title: Sales Director
Job Location: Dubai/Middleeast
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.
