Commercial Lead, Directional Drilling Services

1801 Haleon Argentina S.A.; Municipio de Rincón de los Sauces; Remote; ARS 185,331,000 - 277,997,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contemporary work-life balance

Private medical care

Life insurance and disability coverage

Tailored financial programs

Elective or voluntary benefits

Job summary

Baker Hughes in Argentina seeks a Commercial Lead for Directional Drilling Services to drive the commercial strategy in the Vaca Muerta basin. You will manage the full sales cycle, engage major operators, and deliver technical value across drilling services.

Role requires 10+ years in directional drilling and strong ability to translate technical data into commercial outcomes. Flexible, collaborative environment with emphasis on safety and service quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Directional Drilling, MWD/LWD, motors, RSS, or BHA optimization.
• Strong understanding of wellbore data interpretation, drilling KPIs, and performance drivers.
• Experience working 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

• Developing and executing the commercial strategy for Directional Drilling Services in the Vaca Muerta basin.
• Managing the full sales cycle, including prospecting, technical scoping, pricing, proposals, and contract negotiation.
• Building and maintaining relationships with key operators such as YPF, Vista, Tecpetrol, Pampa, Pluspetrol, and Capex, as well as drilling contractors.
• Delivering technical presentations, performance reviews, and post‑well analysis to demonstrate service value and differentiation.
• Collaborating with operations, engineering, and product lines to ensure service quality and customer satisfaction.
• Identifying cross‑sell and upsell opportunities across bits, fluids, motors, MWD/LWD, and rotary steerable systems (RSS).
• Supporting tender submissions, commercial models, and contract renewals to secure long‑term business.
• Maintaining accurate opportunity pipelines, forecasts, and customer intelligence within CRM systems.
• Ensuring compliance with local HSE requirements and company standards across all commercial activities.

Job description

Baker Hughes in Argentina seeks a Commercial Lead for Directional Drilling Services to drive the commercial strategy in the Vaca Muerta basin. You will manage the full sales cycle, engage major operators, and deliver technical value across drilling services.

Role requires 10+ years in directional drilling and strong ability to translate technical data into commercial outcomes. Flexible, collaborative environment with emphasis on safety and service quality.