Commercial Lead, Directional Drilling Tech Sales

Skydropx; Neuquén; Hybrid; ARS 185,448,000 - 278,173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tailored financial programs

Job summary

Baker Hughes in Argentina seeks a Commercial Lead for Directional Drilling Services to develop and drive a comprehensive commercial strategy in the Vaca Muerta basin. You will manage the full sales cycle, engage operators, and coordinate with operations and engineering to deliver high‑value solutions.

The role emphasizes strong technical-to-commercial communication, relationship building with operators such as YPF and Tecpetrol, and adherence to HSE standards across projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Directional Drilling, MWD/LWD, or BHA optimization.
• Strong ability to interpret wellbore data and drilling KPIs.
• Proven track record selling to operators in shale basins.
• Ability to manage technical sales cycles and influence engineering/procurement.
• Excellent communication translating technical value into commercial outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the commercial strategy for Directional Drilling Services in the Vaca Muerta basin.
• Manage the full sales cycle—prospecting, scoping, pricing, proposals, and contract negotiation.
• Build relationships with operators such as YPF, Vista, Tecpetrol, Pampa, Pluspetrol, Capex.
• Deliver technical presentations and post-well analysis to demonstrate 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.
• Maintain accurate opportunity pipelines and CRM data.
• Ensure compliance with local HSE requirements and company standards.

Skills

Directional Drilling

MWD/LWD

Motors

RSS

BHA optimization

Wellbore data interpretation

Drilling KPIs

Technical sales cycles

Stakeholder influence

CRM management

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Baker Hughes in Argentina seeks a Commercial Lead for Directional Drilling Services to develop and drive a comprehensive commercial strategy in the Vaca Muerta basin. You will manage the full sales cycle, engage operators, and coordinate with operations and engineering to deliver high‑value solutions.

The role emphasizes strong technical-to-commercial communication, relationship building with operators such as YPF and Tecpetrol, and adherence to HSE standards across projects.