Business Development Executive - OGC

We are a world leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) , delivering high quality services to help clients meet the growing challenges of quality, safety, environmental protection and social responsibility.

Bureau Veritas Iraq is seeking an experienced Business Development Executive with a strong oil & gas background to drive growth opportunities in the Basra region. This role focuses on identifying new opportunities, managing client relationships, supporting tenders, and expanding the company’s market presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and pursue new business opportunities in the oil & gas sector

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders in Basra and southern Iraq.

• Support the preparation and submission of tenders, bids, and proposals, including technical and commercial coordination.
• Market studies: gathers and analyses commercial information, recommendations to BU Managers 
• Negotiate commercial terms and support contract discussions to ensure profitability and compliance.
• Represent the company at client meetings, site visits, and industry events.
• Maintain accurate sales pipelines, forecasts, and reports for management.
• Ensure all business development activities comply with company policies, HSE standards, and local regulations.

Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Petroleum, Chemical, Electrical, or related field).
• 5–7 years of experience in business development, sales, or commercial roles within the oil & gas industry.
• Strong understanding of oil & gas projects, services, and contracting models.
• Experience with tendering processes, proposal preparation, and client negotiations.
• Familiarity with the Basra market and southern Iraq oil fields is highly preferred.

Skills & Competencies
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to understand and discuss technical solutions with clients and internal teams.
• Strong relationship-building and networking abilities.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to work independently.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Fluent in English and Arabic.

SHAPING A WORLD OF TRUST - WHAT WE VALUE AT BV

We create trust between businesses and we are committed to cultivating an open and inclusive environment wherever we operate and so do our employees. Being part of the BV family is more than just working, it’s being convinced that you will leave your mark…. in shaping a world of trust.