Permian Sales Leader – Growth Accounts
| Company | Baker Hughes |
|---|---|
| Location | Midland, TX, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Proven experience leading successful sales teams in a technical or industrial environment; energy or oilfield services experience preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of ESP and/or HPump systems and the commercial landscape surrounding them.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills — able to influence, inspire, and align.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
- Ability to coach and develop team members at varying levels of experience.
- Track record of setting and achieving ambitious sales goals.
- High degree of self-motivation and a relentless drive to succeed.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in Sales).
- Intermediate skill level in common Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Minimum of 3 additional years of experience in Sales or Artificial Lift industry.
- Work authorization in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Drive strategic growth initiatives and sales campaigns that align with overall business objectives.
- Lead a high-performing team by setting clear expectations, coaching, and supporting continuous development.
- Direct account management responsibilities.
- Foster a culture of accountability and ownership — both personally and across the team.
- Maintain a high level of sales intensity and motivation to consistently meet or exceed targets.
- Ensure accountability and performance standards across the team, tracking KPIs and providing regular feedback and support.
- Maintain accurate forecasting and pipeline projections; ensure clarity and consistency in reporting to leadership.
- Forecast inventory and resource needs in collaboration with operations and supply chain to ensure alignment with sales demand and customer delivery expectations.
- Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, inspiring trust and clarity.
- Champion a customer-centric approach, ensuring the voice of the customer is central to all sales efforts.
- Build and sustain effective internal and external relationships to strengthen collaboration, accelerate decision-making, and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Utilize creativity and problem-solving to develop new approaches to market challenges, unlock new opportunities, and navigate complex negotiations.
- Collaborate cross-functionally as a team player to align with broader company initiatives.
- Apply commercial acumen to identify and capture new business opportunities.
- Leverage knowledge of the ESP and/or Horizontal Pump (HPump) business to inform strategy and execution.
- Encourage and model a growth mindset, continuously seeking improvement and innovation.
- Ability to travel regionally for customer meetings and internal commitments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong presentations, oral, written communication skills to wide variety of audiences
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Ability to influence others and lead small teams
- Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
- Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
- Effective problem identification and solution skills
- Ability to prioritize and delegate effectively
- Proven analytical and organizational ability.
- Strong time management skills