Senior Technical Sales Leader - Directional Drilling Services

Tryjeeves; Neuquén; Hybrid; ARS 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Private medical care

Life insurance and disability coverage

Financial programs

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 complete sales cycle, and engage key operators with technical and commercial insight to differentiate our services.

The role requires deep experience in directional drilling, MWD/LWD, and BHA optimization, with a track record of shaping deals and ensuring high-quality service delivery while meeting HSE standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in Directional Drilling, MWD/LWD, motors, RSS, or BHA optimization.
• Strong ability to interpret wellbore data and drilling KPIs.
• Experience with operators in Vaca Muerta or similar shale basins.
• Proven ability to manage technical sales cycles and influence stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and ability to translate technical info 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 operators such as YPF, Vista, Tecpetrol, Pampa, Pluspetrol, and Capex, and with 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 systems.
• Ensure compliance with local HSE requirements and company standards across all commercial activities.

Skills

Directional Drilling

MWD/LWD

Motors

RSS

BHA optimization

Wellbore data interpretation

Drilling KPIs

Technical sales

Stakeholder influence

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 complete sales cycle, and engage key operators with technical and commercial insight to differentiate our services.

The role requires deep experience in directional drilling, MWD/LWD, and BHA optimization, with a track record of shaping deals and ensuring high-quality service delivery while meeting HSE standards.