Land Pipeline Sales Specialist

Baker Hughes • Houston, TX

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Baker Hughes, a leading global energy technology company, is seeking a Land Pipeline Sales Specialist to drive profitable growth in the North American land pipeline market for its Process & Pipeline Services (PPS) Pre-Commissioning & Maintenance portfolio. This role involves developing strategic customer relationships, identifying and securing pipeline service opportunities, and delivering commercial and technical solutions for pipeline integrity, commissioning, and maintenance operations. The specialist will work closely with pipeline operators, EPC contractors, and project stakeholders to contribute to business growth and customer success throughout the pipeline lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in pipeline services, integrity services, pre-commissioning, commissioning, inline inspection, or pipeline maintenance.
• Experience in sales, business development, account management, or commercial leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of pipeline operator organizations and integrity management programs.
• Experience using CRM systems and sales forecasting tools.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 33% as required by business needs.
• Valid driver's license and ability to access customers and project sites.
• Experience selling engineered pipeline solutions or complex technical service offerings.
• Experience supporting or selling Inline Inspection (ILI), pipeline pigging, nitrogen services, chemical cleaning, integrity solutions, pre-commissioning, commissioning, or decommissioning services.
• Established relationships with North American midstream operators, EPC firms, or pipeline construction contractors.
• Proven track record of achieving revenue growth and order intake targets.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to engage both operational and executive-level customer stakeholders.
• Excellent customer relationship management and strategic selling skills.
• Strong analytical capabilities and forecasting discipline.
• Ability to translate technical solutions into compelling business value propositions.
• Demonstrated success by closing complex, multi-stakeholder sales opportunities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Current work authorization in the country of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting pipeline maintenance and operational practices within the midstream industry.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing account growth strategies for land pipeline operators, EPC contractors, and pipeline construction customers.
• Identifying and securing opportunities for specialized pipeline services including nitrogen displacement and purging operations.
• Supporting inline inspection (ILI) tool-push scopes for offline runs and challenging operating conditions.
• Driving pipeline decommissioning and abandonment project opportunities.
• Promoting online and offline chemical cleaning solutions for pipeline systems.
• Supporting pipeline cleaning, maintenance, and integrity management campaigns.
• Managing opportunities involving pre-commissioning, commissioning, hydrotesting, dewatering, drying, and pipeline conditioning services.
• Building and maintaining relationships with pipeline operations, engineering, integrity, maintenance, and project execution stakeholders.
• Positioning Baker Hughes solutions early in project lifecycles to maximize specification opportunities.
• Representing PPS-P&M during customer meetings, technical workshops, and industry conferences.
• Leading the opportunity qualification process from identification through contract award.
• Collaborating with engineering, operations, commercial, and proposal teams to develop competitive technical and commercial solutions.
• Conducting commercial reviews, pricing discussions, risk assessments, and contract negotiations.
• Maintaining a healthy sales pipeline while delivering annual revenue and order objectives.
• Supporting strategic account planning and market-share growth initiatives.
• Managing accurate opportunity data, customer activity, and sales forecasts through CRM systems.
• Providing monthly, quarterly, and long-range sales forecasts to support business planning.
• Monitoring market developments, competitor activities, and upcoming customer projects.
• Developing account intelligence to drive proactive customer engagement and growth opportunities.
• Driving customer satisfaction, account retention, and long-term strategic partnerships.

Benefits

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits
• Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k)
• Choice of coverage options that best suit your needs
• Eligibility for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior