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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.

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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Expert Job-Related Advice for Certified Sales Engineers
Josh Leventhal
July 30, 2023
Expert Job-Related Advice for Certified Sales Engineers
As you may already be aware, certified sales engineers occupy a vital and influential position within the sales landscape. They serve as the...
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3 Final Tips for Aspiring Sales Engineers 
Ken Lambert
May 19, 2023
3 Final Tips for Aspiring Sales Engineers 
Over the past week, NAASE has released 2 key tips for new/ aspiring SE’s.  One was regarding POC’s, and the other was essentially...
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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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Five Jobs with the Most Potential Growth by 2030
Elizabeth Mackenzie
December 13, 2022
Five Jobs with the Most Potential Growth by 2030
Finding a job that you are passionate about and that has a high level of demand in the labor market can be a...
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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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