Baker Hughes

Sales Specialist - Sales

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Carthage, TX, USA

In-Office

Mid level

Energy

The Role

Sell drill bits within a defined geographic area, manage customer accounts, build trusted relationships, and identify sales opportunities. Partner with operations, sales, and engineering teams to resolve customer concerns and deliver value. Apply technical knowledge to evaluate drill bit suitability and component applications for safe, successful drilling. The role requires customer rig site visits as needed and 24/7 weekday on-call support, including one in every three weekends.

Summary Generated by Built In

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

Skills Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Alternatively, a high school diploma or GED with at least four years of sales experience
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Team-oriented attitude
Ability to work independently
Willingness to accept coaching from leadership and peers
Strong problem-solving capabilities

Baker Hughes Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Baker Hughes and has not been reviewed or approved by Baker Hughes.

Retirement Support — Feedback suggests retirement contributions combine automatic employer funding with a dollar‑for‑dollar match, with immediate vesting on the match. This structure can meaningfully increase savings for employees who participate consistently.
Equity Value & Accessibility — Feedback suggests a discounted employee stock purchase program with regular purchase periods and no brokerage fees provides accessible ownership upside. Program parameters are clearly laid out through the benefits hub and plan materials.
Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests exempt staff have flexible, manager‑approved time off while non‑exempt employees accrue vacation and receive paid personal time. Company‑paid holidays and paid parental leave further broaden time‑away options.