Sales Specialist - Sales

bakerhughes; Carthage (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401k plan

Wellbeing programs

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Sales Specialist for Drill Bits to own customer accounts across a defined geographic area. You will work with operations, sales, and engineering teams to deliver value and act as the primary contact for customer concerns, while applying strong technical understanding to complex products.

Eligible candidates typically hold a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent mix of education and sales experience, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a sales role.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership abilities.
• Team orientation with a proactive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to coaching.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Sell products within a defined geographic area.
• Collaborate with operations, sales, and engineering teams to deliver customer value.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor for customers.
• Handle complex products requiring strong technical understanding.
• Respond to customer needs, expectations, and requirements.
• Evaluate drill bits and components for safe and successful drilling.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Team player

Independent work

Coachable

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma / GED + 4 years sales experience

Job description

Sales Specialist – Drill Bits

Do you want to be part of a team that delivers the latest technology in the Energy Industry?
Are you looking for an opportunity to work in collaborative teams and solve technical problems?

Join Baker Hughes Drill Bit Team

We are a leader in well construction and production. Our innovative physical and digital solutions improve efficiency, production, and maximize reservoir value. We provide cutting-edge tools and technologies for use in downhole drilling activities.

Partner with the best

As a Sales Specialist for Drill Bits, you will take ownership of customer accounts and represent Baker Hughes. Using your knowledge of the market and customer needs, you will build trusted relationships and act as an ambassador for the customer. You will contribute innovative insights that deliver both new and existing sales opportunities.

As a Sales Specialist – Drill Bits, you will be responsible for:

• Selling products within a defined geographic area

• Working closely with operations, sales, and engineering teams to deliver value to customers

• Acting as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor to ensure timely and satisfactory resolution of customer concerns

• Handling complex products and systems requiring strong technical understanding and awareness of operating environments

• Responding effectively to customer needs, expectations, and requirements

• Evaluating the suitability and application of drill bits and components to ensure safe and successful drilling activities

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
  OR a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of sales experience

• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills

• Possess strong interpersonal and leadership skills

• Be a team player with a positive attitude

• Have the ability to work independently

• Show willingness to be coached by leadership and peers

• Demonstrate strong problem-solving capabilities

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different, and the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best may vary.

• Standard working hours during the day

• Requirement to visit customer rig site locations after hours as needed

• On-call 24/7 during weekdays and once every 3 weekends to support client needs

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We believe we are stronger when our employees are developed, engaged, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We invest in wellbeing, reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. To continue progressing, we push boundaries and reward those who embrace change. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing programs

• Comprehensive private medical care options

• Life insurance and disability program coverage

• Tailored financial programs

• Additional voluntary benefits

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Sales Specialist - Sales