Technical Sales Lead — Directional Drilling

Blackbird Ventures Pty; Neuquén; On-site; ARS 1,800,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Well-being programs

Flexible work options

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Commercial Lead for Directional Drilling Services in the Vaca Muerta basin. You will develop the commercial strategy, manage the full sales cycle, and foster strong relationships with operators and drilling contractors.

You will lead technical presentations, collaborate with operations and engineering, and drive cross-sell opportunities across drilling products to deliver value and ensure service excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in Directional Drilling, MWD/LWD, motors, RSS, or BHA optimization.
• Strong interpretation of wellbore data, drilling KPIs, and performance drivers.
• Experience with operators in Vaca Muerta or other shale basins preferred.
• Proven ability to manage technical sales cycles and influence engineering and procurement stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the commercial strategy for Directional Drilling Services in the Vaca Muerta basin.
• Manage the full sales cycle, including prospecting, scoping, pricing, proposals and contract negotiation.
• Build and maintain relationships with key operators and drilling contractors.
• Deliver technical presentations 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.
• Ensure compliance with local HSE requirements and company standards.

Skills

Directional Drilling

MWD/LWD

BHA optimization

Technical sales

Contract negotiation

CRM management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

Baker Hughes is seeking a Commercial Lead for Directional Drilling Services in the Vaca Muerta basin. You will develop the commercial strategy, manage the full sales cycle, and foster strong relationships with operators and drilling contractors.

You will lead technical presentations, collaborate with operations and engineering, and drive cross-sell opportunities across drilling products to deliver value and ensure service excellence.