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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.

Top 5 Reasons Introverts Make Great Sales Engineers
Liza Chubar
April 4, 2025
Top 5 Reasons Introverts Make Great Sales Engineers
They say you have to be loud and outgoing to succeed in sales. But when it comes to Sales Engineering – where deep...
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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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Extinction Burst: Staying Technical and Tactical When Things Go Wrong
Matt Booth
March 12, 2025
Extinction Burst: Staying Technical and Tactical When Things Go Wrong
Have you ever put a dollar in a pop machine, pressed the button, and—nothing happened? No pop, no refund, just silence. What do...
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Competitive Edge: Why Sales Engineer Training is Your Ultimate Business Accelerator
Inna Hüessmanns
February 24, 2025
Competitive Edge: Why Sales Engineer Training is Your Ultimate Business Accelerator
Sales management training is crucial for organizational success, yet often neglected. Many sales engineers receive minimal or no formal training, particularly in essential...
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The Power of Sales Engineering: Why Trusting Your SE is the Key to Bigger, Better, and Faster Deals
Sachin Wadhawan
February 17, 2025
The Power of Sales Engineering: Why Trusting Your SE is the Key to Bigger, Better, and Faster Deals
In today’s complex and rapidly evolving technology landscape, businesses face increasing challenges in navigating sales cycles, understanding technical solutions, and making informed buying...
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Tough Conversations in Technical Sales
Ken Lambert
February 10, 2025
Tough Conversations in Technical Sales
There are plenty of tough conversations in technical sales & sales engineering. The most successful professionals in these fields have learned how to...
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Mastering Organizational Transformation: Critical Insights for Sales Engineers
Inna Hüessmanns
January 27, 2025
Mastering Organizational Transformation: Critical Insights for Sales Engineers
The business life cycle is a crucial concept for understanding organizational growth and the challenges companies face at different stages, particularly for sales...
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Leveraging Sales Engineering for Scalable Business Growth
Bash Sarmiento
January 12, 2025
Leveraging Sales Engineering for Scalable Business Growth
Sales engineering is a specialized field where clients can find technical solutions to drive business growth. Scaling a business can pose significant challenges,...
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