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NAASE’s Blog is a curated resource for sales engineers, presales professionals, technical sales leaders, and others working at the intersection of technology, customers, and revenue. We publish practical articles, field perspectives, interviews, and member insights on sales methods, demos, POCs, business value, customer engagement, sales AI, communication, leadership, career growth, and the evolving role of the SE.

Article contributions are currently limited to NAASE Pro Members and contributors specifically invited by the NAASE team. This page is not used for company job postings, although we may publish editorial content about career development, interviewing, hiring trends, and the broader SE job market.

Sales engineers work under many titles, including solutions engineer, presales engineer, solutions consultant, technical sales representative, application engineer, specification sales representative, territory representative, and manufacturer’s representative. Across industries, they help customers understand complex products, evaluate fit, build trust, and connect technical capabilities to business outcomes.

Does the Word “Sales” Keep Good Engineers Out of Sales Engineering?
Ken Lambert
September 15, 2026
Does the Word “Sales” Keep Good Engineers Out of Sales Engineering?
Many technical professionals are shifting careers and becoming sales engineers. In this article, we will use the title “sales engineer,” although the name...
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Engineer to Sales Engineer: 5 Skills That Transfer Perfectly
Liza Chubar
May 22, 2025
Engineer to Sales Engineer: 5 Skills That Transfer Perfectly
Before diving into the details, here is the big picture: Sales engineering lets you keep the parts of engineering you love, solving tough...
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Why are there no 23-Year-Old Sales Engineers?
Ken Lambert
April 20, 2025
Why are there no 23-Year-Old Sales Engineers?
I have seen some posts and questions and a bit of ongoing frustration from people that recently graduated from college, but just cannot...
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From Sales Engineer to Sales Leader: Addressing the Sales Management Training Gap
Inna Hüessmanns
March 17, 2025
From Sales Engineer to Sales Leader: Addressing the Sales Management Training Gap
Sales engineers transitioning into sales leadership roles face a significant challenge. While their technical expertise is invaluable, sales management training is often overlooked,...
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3 Final Tips for Aspiring Sales Engineers 
Ken Lambert
May 19, 2023
3 Final Tips for Aspiring Sales Engineers 
Earlier NAASE tips covered proof of concepts and critically reviewing technical marketing literature. Here are three more habits for new or aspiring sales...
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Why did I choose PreSales engineering as a profession?
Mary Carter
February 26, 2023
Why did I choose PreSales engineering as a profession?
Upon graduating from college, I networked and got my first job as a Technical Application Consultant at Kronos, now UKG. I found myself,...
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Top Skills You Should Learn to Start a Successful Tech Career
Daisy Wambua
December 13, 2022
Top Skills You Should Learn to Start a Successful Tech Career
Tech careers require various technical and soft skills to ensure success. Not only that, you must be willing to keep learning constantly. Technology...
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Getting to Know NAASE Mexican Market Ambassador Luis Armando Vasquez
Luis Armando Vasquez Ruiz
September 23, 2022
Getting to Know NAASE Mexican Market Ambassador Luis Armando Vasquez
Luis, you are a freelance Technical Sales Copywriter and Marketing Strategist, and also a full-time Sales Engineer at Logistic Trade Company where you...
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Sales Engineer of the Year 2026 Award

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