Sales Specialist – Risk Mitigation Would you like to play a critical role in managing commercial risk and ensuring high‑quality proposals and contracts? Are you a detail‑oriented commercial professional who partners across teams to drive compliant and effective deal execution? Join our Commercial Operations team! At Baker Hughes, our purpose is clear: We take energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet. As a Sales Specialist – Risk Mitigation, you will support the commercial lifecycle by ensuring proposals, contracts, and transactions are structured with strong risk awareness, compliance, and governance. You will collaborate closely with Sales, Legal, Finance, and Operations to drive efficient and compliant deal execution. Partner with the Best As a Sales Specialist – Risk Mitigation, you will play a key role in proposal development, contract management, and commercial governance, ensuring alignment with internal standards and customer requirements. As a Sales Specialist – Risk Mitigation, you will be responsible for: Proposal Development Preparing, compiling, and coordinating high‑quality commercial proposals and tender submissions in response to RFPs Supporting pricing, commercial terms, and scope alignment with internal stakeholders Ensuring proposals comply with client requirements, internal governance standards, and approval workflows Contract Review & Management Reviewing customer purchase orders, contracts, and amendments to assess: Commercial terms Risk exposure Compliance with company standards and delegation of authority Identifying deviations from standard terms and coordinating internal approvals, risk assessments, and negotiations Redlining and supporting negotiation of commercial contracts Supporting contract execution, amendments, and documentation control Maintaining accurate and organized contract and proposal records Risk, Compliance & Governance Supporting internal contract review processes and ensuring proper approvals prior to execution Ensuring adherence to company policies, legal, and regulatory requirements Assisting with audits, compliance reviews, and record‑keeping obligations Stakeholder Coordination Acting as a liaison between Sales, Legal, Finance, Operations, and customers during proposal and contract stages Supporting clarification responses, negotiations, and customer communications Facilitating alignment across functions to ensure smooth commercial execution Fuel Your Passion To be successful in this role, you will have: Have Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, legal, or a related field Have 2–5+ years of experience in: Contract administration Commercial operations Proposal management, or A related commercial role Have experience working with commercial contracts, purchase orders, and tender documentation Have strong written and verbal communication skills Have high attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Have proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook) Preferred Qualifications Have experience in oil & gas, energy, industrial services, engineering, or regulated industries Have familiarity with key contract terms such as: Limitation of liability Indemnities Insurance requirements Warranties and termination clauses Have exposure to international or cross‑border contracts Have understanding of proposal governance, approval workflows, and risk management processes Key Competencies Strong organizational and prioritization skills Commercial and risk awareness Professional judgment and attention to detail Ability to collaborate effectively across cross‑functional teams Deadline‑driven with a strong sense of accountability Work in a way that works for you We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone, too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive Working with us Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train, and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other. Working for you Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we must push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect: activities Comprehensive private medical care options Safety net of life insurance and disability programs Tailored financial programs Additional elected or voluntary benefits This position requires valid work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role at any time. The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Sales Specialist - Risk Mitigation At Baker Hughes, we are transforming the future of energy. With operations in over 120 countries, we are developing and deploying industry-leading technologies and services to take energy forward. For more than a century, our inventions have revolutionized energy. Today, we are bringing our expertise to make oil and gas safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Our people are the trusted experts, relied on to solve customer challenges big and small. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other. We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We're makers, inventors, and leaders who aren't afraid of the tough challenges. We believe pushing boundaries will help to lead the way for a new energy future.