Lead Sales Specialist – DB Caspian

Posted:
6/23/2026, 12:08:45 AM

Location(s):
Bakı, Azerbaijan

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Sales & Account Management

Do you want to work in a dynamic role responsible for sales growth?

Do you enjoy building relationships and ensuring customer success?

Join our team.

At Baker Hughes, we take energy forward - making it safer, cleaner, and more efficient for people and the planet.

As a Lead Sales Specialist – Drill Bits, you will be responsible for driving growth in a key market for Baker Hughes. This customer-facing role focuses on building strong relationships, winning new business, and implementing the Geo-Zone strategy. You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, develop technical proposals, and collaborate with global teams to deliver innovative solutions that help customers achieve better performance.

Fuel your passion.

As a Lead Sales Specialist, you will be responsible for

  • Develop and execute sales strategies aligned with the Geo-Zone business plan to expand market share and enter new markets.
  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships in a market where trust and partnership are critical.
  • Prepare detailed technical proposals, analyze performance data, and compare technical results between jobs.
  • Participate in tenders, pricing, and commercial negotiations to secure new business.
  • Track and manage opportunities using DealMachine (CRM) for accurate forecasting and reporting.
  • Collaborate with supply chain, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless delivery and customer satisfaction.
  • Frequently visit customers and travel as required to maintain engagement and identify opportunities.
  • Act as a key contributor to the Geo-Zone strategy and support its execution across the region.

Fuel your passion.

To be successful in this role you will

  • Have Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
  • Have significant industry experience with in-depth technical knowledge of Drill Bits.
  • Be technically competent to discuss DB design and performance directly with customers.
  • Have proven track record in sales and business development within the oil and gas sector.
  • Fluency in English and Russian or Azeri (oral and written).
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with global and regional teams.
  • Willingness to travel frequently within the assigned region.

Desired Characteristics

  • Familiarity with various business models and commercial structures.
  • Experience in preparing technical proposals and interpreting performance data.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering value and building long-term partnerships

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

Baker Hughes

Website: https://www.bakerhughes.com/

Headquarter Location: Houston, Texas, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1987

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Clean Energy ⋅ Energy ⋅ Industrial ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ Oil and Gas