Strategic Commercial Leader, Directional Drilling

Ankura; Municipio de Rincón de los Sauces; On-site; ARS 185,448,000 - 278,173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tailored financial programs

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Sales Coordinator for Directional Drilling Services in the Vaca Muerta basin. You will lead the commercial strategy, drive growth, and manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to contract negotiation, while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver value to major operators.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years in directional drilling and related tech, with strong communication skills to translate technical aspects into commercial value.

Qualifications

• Bring a 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

• 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 strong relationships with key operators such as YPF, Vista, Tecpetrol, Pampa, Pluspetrol, and Capex, as well as drilling contractors.
• Delivering technical presentations, performance reviews, and post‑well analysis to demonstrate service value and differentiation.
• 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 rotary steerable systems (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

BHA optimization

Petroleum drilling

Job description

Baker Hughes is seeking a Sales Coordinator for Directional Drilling Services in the Vaca Muerta basin. You will lead the commercial strategy, drive growth, and manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to contract negotiation, while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver value to major operators.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years in directional drilling and related tech, with strong communication skills to translate technical aspects into commercial value.