Senior Technical Sales Lead – Directional Drilling & MWD

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Well-being programs

Financial programs

Job summary

Baker Hughes in Argentina is seeking a senior Commercial Lead for Directional Drilling Services in the Vaca Muerta basin. You will drive the commercial strategy, manage the full sales cycle, and cultivate relationships with major operators to deliver high-value solutions.

The role requires extensive industry experience, exceptional communication skills, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure service quality and commercial success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Directional Drilling, MWD/LWD, motors, RSS, or BHA optimization.
• Strong understanding of wellbore data interpretation, drilling KPIs, and performance drivers.
• Experience working with operators in Vaca Muerta or other shale basins.
• Proven ability to manage technical sales cycles and influence engineering and procurement stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, translating technical information into commercial value.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the commercial strategy for Directional Drilling Services in the Vaca Muerta basin.
• Manage the full sales cycle: prospecting, technical scoping, pricing, proposals, and contract negotiation.
• Build and maintain relationships with operators such as YPF, Vista, Tecpetrol, Pampa, Pluspetrol, Capex, and drilling contractors.
• Deliver technical presentations, performance reviews, and post-well analyses to demonstrate service value.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and product lines to ensure service quality and customer satisfaction.
• Identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities across bits, fluids, motors, MWD/LWD, and RSS.
• Support tender submissions, commercial models, and contract renewals to secure long-term business.
• Maintain accurate opportunity pipelines, forecasts, and customer intelligence within CRM.

Skills

Directional Drilling

MWD/LWD

Motors

RSS

BHA optimization

Technical sales

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Baker Hughes in Argentina is seeking a senior Commercial Lead for Directional Drilling Services in the Vaca Muerta basin. You will drive the commercial strategy, manage the full sales cycle, and cultivate relationships with major operators to deliver high-value solutions.

The role requires extensive industry experience, exceptional communication skills, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure service quality and commercial success.