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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.

From RFPs to RFIs: What a Shift in Government Buying Signals Means for Sales Engineers
Marc Benton
December 23, 2025
From RFPs to RFIs: What a Shift in Government Buying Signals Means for Sales Engineers
Over the past year, I’ve noticed a subtle but consistent change in how government organizations approach the search for a new learning management...
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Sales Engineer of the Year 2025 is a wrap: what the contest taught us about great Sales Engineers
Sergiy Kyrychenko
October 22, 2025
Sales Engineer of the Year 2025 is a wrap: what the contest taught us about great Sales Engineers
Over the past three months, the NAASE community turned a simple idea, recognizing standout Sales Engineers, into a continent‑wide celebration of the craft....
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How NAASE was almost used in a green card scam
Sergiy Kyrychenko
October 10, 2025
How NAASE was almost used in a green card scam
Information only. This is not legal advice. NAASE occasionally gets immigration‑adjacent outreach. Last month, one member needed a membership confirmation for a business...
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I hope you like the short stories in my new book!
Peter Cohan
September 2, 2025
I hope you like the short stories in my new book!
Introducing… Suspending Disbelief:(5 minutes can save you 5 years or more!) “Ugh – I learned it the hard way. This would have saved...
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Harnessing Profitable Customer Loyalty: A Guide for Sales Engineers
Inna Hüessmanns
August 25, 2025
Harnessing Profitable Customer Loyalty: A Guide for Sales Engineers
Loyalty is more than a buzzword; it’s a critical asset that fuels sustainable growth andprofitability. For sales engineers, mastering the art of cultivating...
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Tone Control: Making ChatGPT Sound Human and On‑Brand
Liza Chubar
August 18, 2025
Tone Control: Making ChatGPT Sound Human and On‑Brand
We just ran the NAASE webinar “Workplace AI Rules Every Sales Engineer Must Know.” The practical takeaway was not simply “use AI.” It...
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Adaptive Selling for Sales Engineers: The Strategic Edge in Today’s Market
Inna Hüessmanns
July 14, 2025
Adaptive Selling for Sales Engineers: The Strategic Edge in Today’s Market
Sales engineers operate at the intersection of technical expertise and customer engagement. In a world where buyers are more informed, options are abundant,...
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How to Stand Out, Build Trust, and Stay Memorable in the Age of Skepticism and Overwhelm
Shawna Suckow
July 3, 2025
How to Stand Out, Build Trust, and Stay Memorable in the Age of Skepticism and Overwhelm
Getting a buyer's attention these days? It's like trying to flag down a cab in a thunderstorm; itseems like everyone's either unavailable or...
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