Commercial Lead, Directional Drilling (Vaca Muerta)

1801 Haleon Argentina S.A.; Neuquén; On-site; ARS 185,331,000 - 277,997,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive private medical care

Life insurance and disability coverage

Tailored financial programs

Additional elective or voluntary perks

Contemporary work‑life balance

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Commercial Lead for Directional Drilling Services in the Vaca Muerta basin. The role requires long‑tenured expertise in drilling services, with a focus on delivering commercial strategies and technical value to operators.

You will manage the entire sales cycle, engage with key customers, and coordinate with cross‑functional teams to ensure high service quality and growth. You will drive tender submissions, pricing models, and contract negotiations, while maintaining CRM

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in Directional Drilling, MWD/LWD, motors or RSS.
• Strong wellbore data interpretation and KPI know‑how.
• Experience with operators in shale basins (Vaca Muerta preferred).
• Proven ability to manage technical sales cycles and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the commercial strategy for Directional Drilling Services.
• Manage the full sales cycle: prospecting, scoping, pricing and proposals.
• Build and maintain key operator relationships (YPF, Vista, Tecpetrol, etc.).
• Deliver technical presentations and post‑well analyses to show value.
• Collaborate with operations and product lines to ensure service quality.
• Identify cross‑sell/upsell opportunities across tools and services.
• Support tenders, commercial models and contract renewals.
• Maintain accurate opportunity pipelines and CRM data.
• Ensure compliance with HSE and Baker Hughes standards.

Skills

Directional Drilling

MWD/LWD

Customer engagement

Technical sales

Pricing & contracts

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Baker Hughes is seeking a Commercial Lead for Directional Drilling Services in the Vaca Muerta basin. The role requires long‑tenured expertise in drilling services, with a focus on delivering commercial strategies and technical value to operators.

You will manage the entire sales cycle, engage with key customers, and coordinate with cross‑functional teams to ensure high service quality and growth. You will drive tender submissions, pricing models, and contract negotiations, while maintaining CRM