Commercial Lead: Directional Drilling Sales - Vaca Muerta

Myplace; Municipio de Rincón de los Sauces; On-site; ARS 185,448,000 - 278,173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care options

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tailored financial programs

Additional elective/voluntary benefits

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Commercial Lead for Directional Drilling Services in the Vaca Muerta basin. The role focuses on developing the commercial strategy, managing the complete sales cycle, and delivering high-value service to key operators through collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in directional drilling and a track record of translating technical details into business advantages, with strong communication and relationship-building skills for the

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Directional Drilling, MWD/LWD, motors, RSS, or BHA optimization.
• Strong understanding of wellbore data interpretation, drilling KPIs and performance drivers.
• Experience with operators in Vaca Muerta or other shale basins.
• Proven ability to manage technical sales cycles and influence engineering and procurement stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, translating technical information into commercial value.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the commercial strategy for Directional Drilling Services in the Vaca Muerta basin.
• Manage the full sales cycle: prospecting, technical scoping, pricing, proposals and contract negotiation.
• Build and maintain relationships with key operators (YPF, Vista, Tecpetrol, Pampa, Pluspetrol, Capex) and drilling contractors.
• Deliver technical presentations, performance reviews and post-well analysis to demonstrate service value.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering and product lines to ensure service quality and customer satisfaction.
• Identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities across bits, fluids, motors, MWD/LWD and RSS.
• Support tender submissions, commercial models and contract renewals to secure long-term business.
• Maintain accurate opportunity pipelines, forecasts and customer intelligence in CRM.
• Ensure compliance with local HSE requirements and company standards.

Skills

Directional Drilling

MWD/LWD

BHA optimization

Technical sales

Customer engagement

Job description

Baker Hughes is seeking a Commercial Lead for Directional Drilling Services in the Vaca Muerta basin. The role focuses on developing the commercial strategy, managing the complete sales cycle, and delivering high-value service to key operators through collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in directional drilling and a track record of translating technical details into business advantages, with strong communication and relationship-building skills for the