Global Sales Lead, Directional Drilling Services

Creator Scripts; Neuquén; On-site; ARS 136,310,000 - 227,183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contemporary work‑life balance

Private medical care

Life insurance & disability coverage

Tailored financial programs

Elective/voluntary benefits

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Commercial Lead for Directional Drilling Services in the Vaca Muerta basin. You will drive the commercial strategy, manage the full sales cycle, and build relationships with major operators, drilling contractors, and cross-functional teams.

You will deliver technical presentations, analyze well data, and ensure service quality while pursuing cross-sell opportunities across bits, fluids, motors, MWD/LWD, and RSS.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Directional Drilling, MWD/LWD, motors, RSS, or BHA optimization.
• Strong understanding of wellbore data interpretation and drilling KPIs.
• Proven ability to manage technical sales cycles and influence engineering and procurement stakeholders.
• Experience with operators in shale basins, preferably Vaca Muerta.
• Excellent communication skills translating technical info 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 operators such as YPF, Vista, Tecpetrol, Pampa, Pluspetrol, Capex, and contractors.
• Delivering technical presentations, performance reviews, and post-well analysis to demonstrate service value.
• 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 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.

Skills

Directional Drilling

MWD/LWD

Motors

RSS

BHA optimization

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Baker Hughes is seeking a Commercial Lead for Directional Drilling Services in the Vaca Muerta basin. You will drive the commercial strategy, manage the full sales cycle, and build relationships with major operators, drilling contractors, and cross-functional teams.

You will deliver technical presentations, analyze well data, and ensure service quality while pursuing cross-sell opportunities across bits, fluids, motors, MWD/LWD, and RSS.