Commercial Lead, Directional Drilling Services

BairesDev; Neuquén; Remote; ARS 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contemporary work-life balance

Comprehensive private medical care

Life insurance and disability coverage

Tailored financial programs

Elective or voluntary benefits

Job summary

Baker Hughes in Argentina is seeking a Commercial Lead for Directional Drilling Services in the Vaca Muerta basin. You will develop and drive the commercial strategy and manage the full sales cycle with cross‑functional teams.

The role requires deep drilling tech knowledge, strong client relationships with operators like YPF, Vista, Tecpetrol, and the ability to deliver value through data‑driven presentations and proposals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in Directional Drilling, MWD/LWD, motors, RSS, or BHA optimization.
• Strong ability to interpret wellbore data and drilling KPIs.
• Experience with operators in Vaca Muerta or shale basins.
• Proven track record in technical sales cycles and influencing engineering and procurement.
• Excellent communication to translate technical info 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 relationships with operators such as YPF, Vista, Tecpetrol, Pampa, Pluspetrol, Capex, and drilling contractors.
• Deliver technical presentations and post‑well analysis to show service value.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering and product lines to ensure service quality.
• Identify cross‑sell and upsell opportunities across bits, fluids, motors, MWD/LWD, RSS.
• Support tender submissions and contract renewals to secure long‑term business.
• Maintain opportunity pipelines, forecasts in CRM and ensure HSE compliance.

Skills

Directional Drilling

MWD/LWD

BHA optimization

Technical sales

Job description

Baker Hughes in Argentina is seeking a Commercial Lead for Directional Drilling Services in the Vaca Muerta basin. You will develop and drive the commercial strategy and manage the full sales cycle with cross‑functional teams.

The role requires deep drilling tech knowledge, strong client relationships with operators like YPF, Vista, Tecpetrol, and the ability to deliver value through data‑driven presentations and proposals.