Technical Sales Lead – Directional Drilling

Ags Youth Soccer Club; Neuquén; On-site; ARS 139,086,000 - 216,357,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care options

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tailored financial programs

Flexibility & work-life balance

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 full sales cycle, and build relationships with key operators while coordinating with operations, engineering and product lines to ensure service excellence.

You will deliver technical presentations, analyze performance data, and pursue cross-sell opportunities across drilling components, with a focus on meeting HSE and quality standards.

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 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 with ability to translate 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, including prospecting, technical scoping, pricing, proposals, and contract negotiation.
• Build and maintain relationships with operators such as YPF, Vista, Tecpetrol, Pampa, Pluspetrol, and Capex.
• Deliver technical presentations, performance reviews, and post‑well analysis to demonstrate service value and differentiation.
• 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.

Skills

Directional Drilling

MWD/LWD

Motors

RSS

BHA optimization

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 relationships with key operators while coordinating with operations, engineering and product lines to ensure service excellence.

You will deliver technical presentations, analyze performance data, and pursue cross-sell opportunities across drilling components, with a focus on meeting HSE and quality standards.