Sales Manager

Please note that this role is based in Baghdad, apply only if you are welling to relocated.

Job Title: Sales Manager

Sector: Marketing and Advertising

Location: Baghdad, Iraq

Nationality: Lebanese

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead, mentor, and evaluate the performance of the sales team.
• Set individual and team sales targets and align them with company goals.
• Provide ongoing training, coaching, and support to improve sales techniques and conversion rates.

Strategic Planning & Revenue Growth:

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to expand the customer base and achieve financial targets.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to identify new business opportunities.
• Build accurate sales forecasts and manage annual/quarterly sales budgets.

Client Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key stakeholders and high-value clients.
• Negotiate major contracts and close high-level deals.
• Address customer escalations and ensure exceptional service delivery.

Reporting & Operations:

• Track and report sales performance metrics (KPIs) to senior executive management.
• Utilize CRM platforms to streamline sales operations, track pipelines, and analyze performance data.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• Experience: 7+ years of proven experience in sales, marketing / Media companies, or agencies , Managerial level.

Core Competencies:

• Strong leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and communication skills.
• Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Proficiency with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) and MS Office.
• Analytical mindset with strong strategic planning and decision-making abilities