Business Researcher Jobs in Iraq
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<p><strong>Background</strong></p><p>Baz Booking is a hospitality booking application serving the Iraqi market. The application requires a Business Development Officer to expand its hotel partner network, develop commercial relationships, promote adoption, and generate sustainable booking growth.</p><p>The position requires strong experience in Software as a Service (SaaS) sales and business development, with the ability to explain digital products, demonstrate their business value, and convert prospects into active partners.</p><p>The Business Development Officer will manage the business development cycle, from market research and lead generation through presentations, negotiations, partner onboarding, and account development.</p><p>The officer will focus on securing productive partnerships and increasing actual use of Baz Booking, with performance assessed through partner activation, bookings, and commercial results.</p><p>Duties and Responsibilities</p><p><strong>A. Market Research and Business Development Planning</strong></p><p>· Identify priority cities, hotel categories, customer segments, and partnership opportunities for Baz Booking.</p><p>· Research competing booking platforms, hotel needs, commercial practices, and barriers to adopting digital booking services.</p><p>· Prepare a business development plan with defined prospects, outreach activities, targets, and timelines.</p><p>· Recommend improvements to the application’s commercial positioning based on market evidence and partner feedback.</p><p><strong>B. Lead Generation and Partner Acquisition</strong></p><p>· Identify and approach hotels, accommodation providers, travel agencies, corporate clients, and other relevant partners.</p><p>· Build and maintain a qualified sales pipeline through direct outreach, meetings, referrals, networking, and industry events.</p><p>· Engage hotel owners, general managers, sales managers, and other decision-makers.</p><p>· Assess each prospect’s needs, decision-making process, commercial potential, and readiness to join the application.</p><p>· Maintain regular follow-up to move qualified opportunities toward agreement.</p><p><strong>C. Product Promotion and Demonstrations</strong></p><p>· Deliver professional presentations and practical demonstrations of Baz Booking.</p><p>· Explain the application’s available features, booking process, and potential business benefits in clear, nontechnical language.</p><p>· Apply consultative SaaS sales techniques to understand client challenges and present relevant solutions.</p><p>· Address objections relating to adoption, commercial terms, operational workload, and customer support.</p><p>· Coordinate with marketing to develop accurate presentations, proposals, promotional materials, and partner success stories.</p><p>· Ensure all statements about functionality, integrations, and service commitments are verified with the responsible teams.</p><p><strong>D. Commercial Negotiation and Agreements</strong></p><p>· Prepare commercial proposals using approved pricing and partnership terms.</p><p>· Negotiate agreements within delegated authority and obtain approval for exceptions.</p><p>· Coordinate contract preparation, review, and signature with management and relevant teams.</p><p>· Maintain accurate records of agreed terms, commitments, renewal dates, and follow-up actions.</p><p>· Ensure a documented handover of commercial agreements to the teams responsible for implementation and support.</p><p><strong>E. Partner Onboarding and Activation</strong></p><p>· Coordinate onboarding with hotel partners and internal operational and technical teams.</p><p>· Follow up on the information needed to establish accurate hotel listings, including property details, images, room information, rates, and policies.</p><p>· Arrange demonstrations or training for partner staff on the relevant booking workflow.</p><p>· Track progress from signed agreement to an active listing and the first completed booking.</p><p>· Identify onboarding delays and coordinate their resolution.</p><p><strong>F. Account Development and Retention</strong></p><p>· Maintain regular contact with active partners to review results, resolve commercial concerns, and identify growth opportunities.</p><p>· Develop joint promotions and account plans that encourage bookings and repeat use.</p><p>· Identify inactive or underperforming accounts and implement reactivation plans.</p><p>· Coordinate with support teams on escalated issues and follow up until they are resolved.</p><p>· Collect structured partner feedback and communicate product improvement requests without making unapproved commitments.</p><p><strong>G. Reporting and Internal Coordination</strong></p><p>· Maintain complete and current records in the designated customer relationship management system.</p><p>· Submit weekly pipeline updates and monthly performance reports.</p><p>· Report on lead quality, sales conversion, onboarding progress, partner activity, bookings, and revenue contribution.</p><p>· Coordinate with marketing, product, technical support, operations, and finance.</p><p>· Maintain confidentiality of partner information, commercial terms, and company records.</p><p> </p><p><strong>4. Expected Deliverables</strong></p><p>· An initial market assessment and business development action plan.</p><p>· A maintained database of qualified prospects and key decision-makers.</p><p>· A documented pipeline with clear opportunity stages and next actions.</p><p>· Commercial proposals and signed agreements within approved authority.</p><p>· Partner onboarding and activation records.</p><p>· Weekly activity updates and monthly performance reports.</p><p>· Recommendations for improving partner acquisition, retention, and application adoption.</p><p> </p><p>Performance Indicators</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p>Targets will be agreed with management and reviewed regularly. Performance will be assessed against:</p><p>· Qualified opportunities generated and progressed.</p><p>· Product demonstrations and commercial proposals completed.</p><p>· Conversion of qualified opportunities into signed agreements.</p><p>· Percentage of signed partners successfully activated.</p><p>· Time from agreement to activation and first completed booking.</p><p>· Booking volume and revenue attributable to managed accounts.</p><p>· Partner retention, repeat activity, and reactivation results.</p><p>· Accuracy of pipeline records, forecasts, and reporting.</p><p> </p><p>Qualifications and Experience</p><p>· Bachelor degree in Marketing, Media or relevant fields</p><p>· A minimum of five years of relevant experience.</p><p>· Relevant experience with hospitality is Desirable.</p><p>· Femail candidate is strongly recommended to Apply.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Language Requirements</strong></p><p>· <strong>Arabic:</strong> professional spoken and written proficiency is required.</p><p>· <strong>English:</strong> professional spoken and written proficiency is required.</p><p>· Candidates must be able to conduct meetings, communicate with guests and employees, and prepare or review business correspondence in Arabic and English.</p><p> </p><p>Notes:</p><p>· Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted Only.</p><p>· Applications received after the deadline may not be considered.</p><p>· The selection process will be conducted on a competitive basis.</p><p>· Providing incorrect or misleading information may result in the application being rejected.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Sellink gives paramount consideration in ensuring the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity in its recruitment process of personnel. To ensure fairness and transparency, selection of candidate will be made on a competitive basis through a selection panel</strong>.</p><p><strong>Sellink does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees).</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p>
<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Zeal Group is an award-winning FinTech organisation offering a variety of products. Established in 2017, we have rapidly expanded to a team of over 700 employees globally. Traze is a subsidiary brand of Zeal Group. Our headquarters are in London and have offices spanning Europe, Asia, North and South Africa, the Middle East, South America and Cyprus is the home of our Technology Hub. We are a product and people focused company who are passionate about growth, innovative technology, and collaboration</p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Build and develop relationships with potential Clients and Partners who may have clients interested in trading multi-asset products such as Gold, Oil, FX, and Cryptocurrencies.</li><li>On-board IB s and help them increase accounts, deposits, and revenues.</li><li>Identify and target known Money Managers and IB s in the MENA Region.</li><li>Organically build a book of business through relationships in and outside the market targeting potential IB s from multiple industries.</li><li>Determine customers' trading needs and prepare proposals to sell services that address these needs.</li><li>Cross-sell retail clients who meet the IB threshold to grow their business and walk them through the client growth life cycle.</li><li>Stay up to date on market news and trends in FX, Commodities, Stocks, and Indices.</li><li>Advise on trading strategies, options, and risk management strategies.</li><li>Explain industry terms or trading practices to clients.</li><li>Attend industry and company events to source own potential clients as directed by management.</li><li>Achieve sales targets.</li><li>Contact prospective or existing customers to discuss their queries and requirements.</li><li>Develop sales presentations or proposals to explain service specifications.</li><li>Maintain customer records by using the CRM and logging communication.</li><li>Receive and follow-up on clients funding, volume, and new account activations.</li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><p>Academic Qualification Requirement: B.Sc. Degree from any discipline</p><p>4+ years of extensive experience in Forex / CFD brokerage sales environments</p><p>Professional Key Knowledge Area Requirement:</p><ul><li>Strong understanding of FX, commodities, indices, and equity markets</li><li>A hunter mindset, you chase targets, not titles</li><li>Excellent communication and negotiation skills across cultures and regions</li><li>Strategic thinking paired with hands-on execution</li><li>Financial markets knowledge in FX, Stocks, Commodities</li><li>Technical and Fundamental analysis</li></ul><p>Skills & Competencies</p><ul><li>Strong relationship management and networking skills</li><li>Selling Skills.</li><li>Communication skills.</li><li>Customer orientation.</li><li>Learning flexibility</li></ul><p></p></section>
<p>Develop and implement sales and business development strategies to achieve the Company's sales targets and growth objectives.<br><br>Supervise the sale of insurance products and services to new and existing clients.<br><br>Establish, maintain, and strengthen relationships with customers, agents, brokers, and key stakeholders.<br><br>Strengthen partnerships to maximize business production and retention.<br><br>Set performance targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for team members.<br><br>Implement local marketing initiatives and promotional campaigns to increase brand awareness and market penetration.<br><br>Prepare annual and monthly sales forecasts, budgets, and business plans.<br><br>Ensure compliance with all Company policies, procedures, and applicable insurance regulations.<br><br>Monitor market trends, competitor activities, customer preferences, and emerging business opportunities.<br><br>Collaborate closely with Head Office and other departments to ensure alignment with corporate objectives.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Bachelor s degree in business administration,<br>Marketing, Insurance, Finance, Economics, or a related field.<br><br>Professional certifications in Sales, Marketing,<br>Insurance, or Business Management are preferred.<br><br>Minimum 7 years of<br>progressive experience in sales, business development, or insurance<br>operations.<br><br>Minimum 2 5 years in a sales leadership or<br>managerial role.<br><br>Experience in insurance, financial services, or<br>other regulated industries is strongly preferred.<br><br>Proven track record of achieving sales targets<br>and driving business growth.<br><br>Language Skills: English, Arabic<br><br>Computer Skills: Microsoft Office</p>
<p>Minimum 10+ years of experience in finishing works / fit-out, Strong experience in gypsum, painting, tiling, marble, flooring, ceilings, and joinery/carpentry works, Ability to manage subcontractors and site teams, Ability to monitor daily site activities and project schedules, Good knowledge of quality and safety requirements, Ability to coordinate effectively with consultants, technical teams, and subcontractors, International experience, preferably in Iraq, UAE/Dubai, or GCC countries, Strong leadership and team management skills.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field Good command of English</p><p>Minimum 10+ years of experience in finishing works / fit-out, Strong experience in gypsum, painting, tiling, marble, flooring, ceilings, and joinery/carpentry works, Ability to manage subcontractors and site teams, Ability to monitor daily site activities and project schedules, Good knowledge of quality and safety requirements, Ability to coordinate effectively with consultants, technical teams, and subcontractors, International experience, preferably in Iraq, UAE/Dubai, or GCC countries, Strong leadership and team management skills.</p>
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<span> <br></span><p><span>Are you a risk professional with a strong background in banking operations, governance, and controls? We are looking for a <strong>Assistant Manager, Trade & Cash Business Risk</strong> to strengthen our first line risk management framework and partner with business and operations teams to drive a strong risk culture across the Trade & Cash business.</span></p><br><br>
<p><span>In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing operational risk, governance, controls, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness across the country. You will work closely with business, operations, compliance, and risk stakeholders to identify emerging risks, strengthen controls, and ensure adherence to regulatory and Group standards.</span></p><br><br><b>Key Responsibilities</b> <br><p><span>• Act as the primary risk partner for the Trade & Cash business, providing oversight of operational risk, controls, governance, and regulatory compliance. </span></p><br><br>
<p><span>• Identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate operational risks, ensuring effective execution of the Operational Risk Framework and adherence to Group policies and local regulations. </span></p><br><br>
<p><span>• Lead risk reviews, process assessments, control testing, issue management, and remediation activities to strengthen the control environment. </span></p><br><br>
<p><span>• Monitor risk metrics, KRIs, KCIs, operational losses, incidents, and audit findings, ensuring timely resolution and escalation where required. </span></p><br><br>
<p><span>• Support internal and external audits, regulatory reviews, governance forums, and risk committees. </span></p><br><br>
<p><span>• Partner with business, operations, compliance, audit, and risk stakeholders to drive risk awareness, control effectiveness, and continuous process improvement. </span></p><br><br>
<p><span>• Oversee regulatory change implementation, vendor risk governance, and risk-related projects within the country. </span></p><br><br>
<p><span>• Promote a strong risk culture through coaching, training, and stakeholder engagement.</span></p><br><br><b>Skills and Experience</b> <br><br>
<p><span>• Strong experience in Operational Risk, Business Risk, Compliance, Audit, or Banking Operations. </span></p><br><br>
<p><span>• Knowledge of Trade Finance, Cash Management, and banking operational processes. </span></p><br><br>
<p><span>• Proven ability to manage risk frameworks, controls, governance, regulatory obligations, and audit engagements. </span></p><br><br>
<p><span>• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills. </span></p><br><br>
<p><span>• Experience in data management and information security is advantageous.</span></p><br><br><b>Qualifications</b> <br><p><span>• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. </span></p><br><br>
<p><span>• Professional certification in Risk Management, Operational Risk, Compliance, or a related discipline preferred.</span></p><br><br><b>About Standard Chartered</b> <br><p>We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.</p><br><br>
<p>Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.</p><br><br>
<p>Together we:</p><br><br>
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<li><b>Do the right thing</b> and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do</li>
<li><b>Never settle,</b> continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well</li>
<li><b>Are better together,</b> we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term</li>
</ul><br><b>What we offer</b> <br><p><b>In line with our Fair Pay Charter,</b> we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.</p><br><br>
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<li><b>Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance,</b> with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.</li>
<li><b>Time-off</b> including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.</li>
<li><b>Flexible working</b> options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.</li>
<li><b>Proactive wellbeing support</b> through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits</li>
<li><b>A continuous learning culture</b> to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.</li>
<li><b>Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation,</b> one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.</li>
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