Strategic Technical Sales Lead - Directional Drilling

Talent Connect Limited; Municipio de Rincón de los Sauces; Remote; ARS 3,600,000 - 4,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical options

Life insurance and disability coverage

Tailored financial programs

Contemporary work-life balance

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Commercial Lead for Directional Drilling Services in the Vaca Muerta basin. The role centers on developing and executing the commercial strategy, managing the full sales cycle, and engaging with operators to deliver service value.

This requires deep technical knowledge and the ability to translate it into commercial outcomes. You will collaborate with operations, engineering, and product lines to ensure service quality, while identifying cross-sell opportunities across

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years 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 shale basins, preferably in Vaca Muerta.
• Proven ability to manage technical sales cycles and translate technical value into commercial terms.

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

Motors

RSS

BHA optimization

Wellbore data interpretation

Drilling KPIs

Sales cycle management

Technical presentations

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Baker Hughes is seeking a Commercial Lead for Directional Drilling Services in the Vaca Muerta basin. The role centers on developing and executing the commercial strategy, managing the full sales cycle, and engaging with operators to deliver service value.

This requires deep technical knowledge and the ability to translate it into commercial outcomes. You will collaborate with operations, engineering, and product lines to ensure service quality, while identifying cross-sell opportunities across