Lead Sales Specialist

Job Overview Baker Hughes’ Lufkin Gears and Allen Gears provide custom solutions to power transmission challenges worldwide. The Lead Sales Specialist will drive regional growth by leading complex technical sales pursuits from start to finish, preparing proposals, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with commercial commitments and risk guidelines. Responsibilities Lead and execute the regional growth strategy, leveraging industry expertise to expand market share, strengthen customer relationships, and consistently deliver high‑value orders. Take full ownership of the technical sales cycle, driving opportunities from initial inquiry through qualification, technical assessment, proposal development, negotiation, and final order. Assess complex customer requirements and translate them into well‑defined, technically sound solutions that position the business competitively and build customer confidence. Develop and present strategic, tailored proposals that demonstrate clear value, technical depth, and strong understanding of customer priorities. Partner closely with engineering, commercial operations, and leadership to shape winning deal strategies, manage risk, and accelerate approvals for key opportunities. Negotiate terms and conditions with authority, balancing customer expectations with commercial frameworks and long‑term business objectives. Guide customers through detailed evaluations, providing seasoned insight, clarifying technical considerations, and supporting informed decision‑making. Build and grow trusted relationships with key accounts, earning long‑term engagement by consistently delivering expertise, reliability, and measurable results. Drive territory‑specific engagement strategies, applying market intelligence and competitive awareness to target the right opportunities at the right time. Collaborate effectively with technical sales support to ensure accurate, timely proposals and seamless execution of customer requirements. Lead the development of significant, high‑value orders within a competitive medium‑sized territory, consistently operating with urgency, discipline, and strong business acumen. Manage a complex pipeline with precision, maintaining clear visibility into forecasts, opportunity health, and regional performance drivers. Qualifications Solid technical acumen, with experience in industrial or power transmission solutions considered a strong advantage. Proven ability to combine technical understanding with commercial instincts to create value and win business. 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 Employment Conditions Annual pay range: $91,910.00 – $197,580.00. Location: Must be located in or near the defined locations. Candidates can be office‑based, hybrid, or remote. Role title: Sales Senior Specialist – Sales. Equal Opportunity Employer Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Baker Hughes