Technical Sales Consultant – Drilling Fluids (Contract / Part-Time)
Unitech Chemicals USA · United States
- Hybrid
- Contract
- $75,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Part-time contract role in drilling fluids.
- Identify new customers and support sample evaluations.
- Coordinate technical testing and qualification processes.
- Liaise with engineers, labs, and procurement.
- Expand industry relationships and opportunities.
About the role
About Unitech Chemicals USA
Unitech Chemicals USA LLC serves as the U.S. sales and customer-support office for Unitech Chemicals (Kaiping) Ltd., a respected producer of drilling-fluid additives with over 30 years of expertise. With manufacturing facilities in China and a U.S. base in Texas, the company provides high-quality chemical solutions for both Water-Based and Oil-Based drilling fluids. Unitech prioritizes technical innovation, consistent product quality, and dependable global supply to support energy exploration. The company is dedicated to delivering safer, cleaner, and more efficient chemical solutions for the oilfield services industry.Role Description
This is a part-time, contract role for a Technical Business Development Consultant specializing in Drilling Fluids. The primary focus of this role is to help identify potential customers, coordinate drilling-fluid additive sample evaluations, and support vendor qualification processes.Responsibilities
- Introducing and connecting with potential customers in the drilling fluids industry
- Supporting customer sample testing and laboratory evaluations
- Following up technical testing progress and qualification status
- Coordinating communication with drilling fluids engineers, laboratories, and procurement teams
- Helping expand industry relationships and technical evaluation opportunities
Qualifications
- Experience in drilling fluids, oilfield chemicals, or related oilfield service industries
- Existing industry relationships and customer network are highly preferred
- Experience working with drilling fluids engineers, laboratories, procurement teams, or technical evaluation processes
- Former experience with SLB, Halliburton, Baker Hughes, MI SWACO, Baroid, Weatherford, Newpark, or similar companies is a plus
- Strong communication and follow-up skills
- Ability to work independently and support customer evaluation activities
- Technical understanding of drilling fluid additives and laboratory testing processes is preferred
Key skills/competency
Technical Sales Consultant, Drilling Fluids, Oilfield Chemicals, Customer Relationships, Business Development, Laboratory Evaluation, Technical Support, Communication Skills, Oilfield Services, Vendor QualificationSkills & topics
- Technical Sales Consultant
- Drilling Fluids
- Oilfield Chemicals
- Business Development
- Contract Role
- Part-Time
- Oilfield Services
- Customer Relations
- Technical Sales
- Unitech Chemicals USA
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your drilling fluids and oilfield chemicals experience, emphasizing customer network and technical evaluation skills.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Showcase your understanding of the industry and how your relationships can benefit Unitech Chemicals USA.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with technical evaluations and industry contacts.
- Follow up diligently: Demonstrate your strong communication and follow-up skills, crucial for this role.
Technical preparation
Understand drilling fluid additive types.,Familiarize with lab testing procedures.,Research common industry challenges.,Review competitor product offerings.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you built a new relationship.,How do you manage multiple customer evaluations?,Share an example of effective follow-up.,How do you work independently?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the Technical Sales Consultant Drilling Fluids role at Unitech Chemicals USA?
- This is a part-time, contract role. While the description mentions a U.S. base in Texas, specific work arrangements (remote, hybrid, or on-site) would need to be clarified directly with the hiring team. Given the nature of customer interaction and sample coordination, some on-site or local presence may be beneficial.
- What specific experience is most valued for the Technical Sales Consultant Drilling Fluids position?
- Unitech Chemicals USA highly values candidates with direct experience in drilling fluids, oilfield chemicals, or related oilfield service industries. Having an existing network of industry contacts and experience working with drilling fluids engineers, laboratories, and procurement teams are significant advantages for this role.
- Will I be responsible for commercial negotiations in this Technical Sales Consultant role?
- No, this role is not a traditional direct-sales position. Commercial negotiations and order management will be handled internally by Unitech Chemicals USA. Your focus will be on identifying potential customers, coordinating sample evaluations, and supporting the vendor qualification process.
- What does Unitech Chemicals USA specialize in?
- Unitech Chemicals USA LLC is the U.S. sales and support office for Unitech Chemicals (Kaiping) Ltd., a producer of drilling-fluid additives. They offer solutions for Water-Based and Oil-Based drilling fluids, focusing on technical innovation, quality, and global supply for energy exploration.
- How can I best demonstrate my qualifications for this part-time Technical Sales Consultant role?
- When applying for the Technical Sales Consultant Drilling Fluids Part Time role, emphasize your industry experience, existing network, and proven ability to coordinate technical evaluations. Highlight your communication and follow-up skills, and your capacity to work independently to support customer evaluation activities.