Job Title: Sales Director

Location: Baghdad, Iraq (On-site)

Industry: Hospitality / Luxury Hotel Sector

Job Type: Full-time

About Us

Baz Hotel is a leading hospitality destination in Baghdad, serving international corporations, NGOs, engineering firms, government entities, and business travelers. We are seeking an experienced Sales Director to lead our commercial strategy, expand our corporate client portfolio, and drive sustainable revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the hotel's annual sales strategy to achieve occupancy and revenue targets.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the corporate sales and telesales teams.
• Identify and secure strategic partnerships with corporations, embassies, airlines, oil & gas companies, engineering bureaus, NGOs, and government organizations.
• Negotiate and finalize corporate accommodation agreements, long-term contracts, and event partnerships.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers including HR Directors, Procurement Managers, Executive Assistants, and Corporate Travel Coordinators.
• Monitor sales performance, prepare weekly and monthly reports, and implement corrective actions where required.
• Establish sales targets, KPIs, and performance metrics for the commercial team.
• Collaborate with Operations, Front Office, and Marketing to ensure exceptional service delivery for corporate clients.
• Represent the hotel at networking events, exhibitions, conferences, and business meetings.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and pricing strategies to maximize revenue opportunities.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in B2B sales, corporate sales, or hospitality sales, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong network within the Iraqi corporate market is highly desirable.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience managing sales teams and achieving ambitious revenue targets.
• Strong knowledge of CRM systems, Microsoft Excel, and sales reporting.
• Professional proficiency in Iraqi Arabic; English is highly preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Executive leadership role within a growing hospitality group.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Dynamic and collaborative working environment.