Technical Sales Specialist - Directional Drilling

Formulated Automation; Neuquén; On-site; ARS 139,086,000 - 231,811,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Well-being programs

Tailored financial programs

Job summary

Baker Hughes in Argentina seeks a Commercial Lead for Directional Drilling Services to develop and execute the commercial strategy in the Vaca Muerta basin. You will drive growth through strong customer engagement, technical expertise, and disciplined commercial execution, managing the full sales cycle and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include building relationships with operators such as YPF and Pluspetrol, delivering technical presentations, and ensuring service

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Directional Drilling, MWD/LWD, motors, RSS, or BHA optimization.
• Strong wellbore data interpretation, drilling KPIs, and performance drivers.
• Experience with operators in shale basins (e.g., Vaca Muerta) and managing technical sales cycles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the commercial strategy for Directional Drilling Services in the Vaca Muerta basin.
• Manage the full sales cycle: prospecting, technical scoping, pricing, proposals, and contract negotiation.
• Build and maintain relationships with key operators and drilling contractors; deliver technical presentations and post-well analysis.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and product lines to ensure service quality and customer satisfaction.
• Identify cross-sell/upsell opportunities across bits, fluids, motors, MWD/LWD, RSS.
• Support tender submissions, commercial models, and contract renewals; maintain CRM pipelines and forecasts.

Skills

Directional Drilling

MWD/LWD

Motors

RSS

BHA optimization

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Baker Hughes in Argentina seeks a Commercial Lead for Directional Drilling Services to develop and execute the commercial strategy in the Vaca Muerta basin. You will drive growth through strong customer engagement, technical expertise, and disciplined commercial execution, managing the full sales cycle and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include building relationships with operators such as YPF and Pluspetrol, delivering technical presentations, and ensuring service