Commercial Lead, Directional Drilling Services

Ryz Labs; Neuquén; Remote; ARS 6,000,000 - 12,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Well-being programs

Financial programs

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Commercial Lead for Directional Drilling Services in the Vaca Muerta basin. You will develop the commercial strategy, manage the full sales cycle, and build crucial operator relationships to drive growth and service value.

The role requires extensive experience in directional drilling and related technologies, plus ability to translate technical data into commercial opportunities. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and adherence to HSE standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Bring at least 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 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 from prospecting to contract negotiation.
• Build and maintain relationships with key operators such as 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.
• Maintain accurate opportunity pipelines, forecasts, and customer intelligence within CRM systems.
• Ensure compliance with local HSE requirements and company standards.

Skills

Directional Drilling

MWD/LWD

Motors

RSS

BHA optimization

Sales cycle

Technical presentations

CRM

Relationship building

HSE compliance

Communication

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Baker Hughes is seeking a Commercial Lead for Directional Drilling Services in the Vaca Muerta basin. You will develop the commercial strategy, manage the full sales cycle, and build crucial operator relationships to drive growth and service value.

The role requires extensive experience in directional drilling and related technologies, plus ability to translate technical data into commercial opportunities. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and adherence to HSE standards are essential.