What is a Sales Engineer and What Do They Do?

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In summary, a Sales Engineer is a professional who combines technical knowledge and sales skills to support the sales process of a company's products or services. Their responsibilities include demonstrating product capabilities, providing technical support, identifying customer needs, and negotiating contracts. To be successful, Sales Engineers should have a strong technical background, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a good understanding of the sales process. They can be found in various industries, often working with complex or technical products. The main difference between a Sales Engineer and a Sales Representative is the level of technical knowledge and expertise.
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Sales Engineer??

What is a Sales Engineer and what are his principal activities??

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A sales engineer is a technically-trained person (usually holding at least an undergraduate degree in engineering) who works as a sales representative.

- Warren
 
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chroot said:
A sales engineer is a technically-trained person (usually holding at least an undergraduate degree in engineering) who works as a sales representative.

- Warren


For an engineering company I guess??
 
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Usually an engineer who has been "promoted" to sales. Run away, run away!
 

Related to What is a Sales Engineer and What Do They Do?

What is a Sales Engineer?

A Sales Engineer is a professional who combines technical knowledge and sales skills to support the sales process of a company's products or services. They act as a liaison between the sales team and the technical team to ensure that the products or services being sold meet the needs of the customer.

What are the typical responsibilities of a Sales Engineer?

The responsibilities of a Sales Engineer vary depending on the company and industry, but some common tasks include demonstrating product capabilities to potential customers, providing technical support to the sales team, identifying customer needs and proposing solutions, and negotiating contracts and pricing.

What skills are necessary to become a successful Sales Engineer?

A successful Sales Engineer should have a strong technical background, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to understand and explain complex technical concepts to non-technical individuals. They should also have a good understanding of the sales process and be able to build strong relationships with customers.

What industries do Sales Engineers typically work in?

Sales Engineers can be found in a variety of industries including technology, manufacturing, healthcare, and construction. They are often employed by companies that sell complex or technical products and services.

What is the difference between a Sales Engineer and a Sales Representative?

The main difference between a Sales Engineer and a Sales Representative is the level of technical knowledge and expertise. While both roles involve selling products or services, Sales Engineers have a deeper understanding of the technical aspects and can provide more technical support to the sales team and customers. They also often work with more complex or specialized products, while Sales Representatives may sell more general or simple products.

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