Senior Technical Sales Lead - Directional Drilling

Skydropx; Neuquén; On-site; ARS 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Financial programs

Well-being programs

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 strong relationships with operators and drilling contractors to secure long-term business.

The role requires deep technical knowledge in directional drilling, MWD/LWD, and BHA optimization, plus the ability to translate technical data into compelling commercial value.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Directional Drilling or related tools.
• Experience with Vaca Muerta or shale basins.
• Ability to manage technical sales cycles and influence stakeholders.
• Strong communication translating technical data into commercial value.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the commercial strategy for Directional Drilling Services in the Vaca Muerta basin.
• Manage the full sales cycle, including prospecting, technical scoping, pricing, proposals, and contract negotiation.
• Build and maintain relationships with key operators and drilling contractors.
• Deliver technical presentations, performance reviews, and post-well analyses to show service value.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering and product lines to ensure service quality and satisfaction.
• Identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities across bits, fluids, motors, MWD/LWD and RSS.
• Support tender submissions, commercial models and contract renewals for long-term business.
• Maintain accurate opportunity pipelines, forecasts and customer intelligence in CRM.
• Ensure compliance with local HSE requirements and company standards.

Skills

Directional Drilling

MWD/LWD

Motors

RSS

BHA optimization

Wellbore data

Drilling KPIs

Stakeholder mgmt

Sales cycles

Communication skills

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 strong relationships with operators and drilling contractors to secure long-term business.

The role requires deep technical knowledge in directional drilling, MWD/LWD, and BHA optimization, plus the ability to translate technical data into compelling commercial value.