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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.

Clarity Beats Charisma
Dmitri Lee
February 5, 2026
Clarity Beats Charisma
Why the Best Presales Leaders Win After the Meeting Ends Charisma helps you win the room.Clarity is what lets the deal survive after...
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The Secret Weapon in Your Demo Isn’t What You Think
Liza Chubar
January 23, 2026
The Secret Weapon in Your Demo Isn’t What You Think
In the world of sales engineering, we often assume the latest technology or the most elaborate demo environment will wow our audience. But...
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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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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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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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Pick Up the Darn Phone!
Ken Lambert
October 31, 2024
Pick Up the Darn Phone!
As a professional who has been around the block a few times, in both a Sales Engineer and a Project Manager capacity, I...
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Bridging the Gap: How Sales Engineers Can Enhance Brand Perception
Jackie Arellano
June 6, 2024
Bridging the Gap: How Sales Engineers Can Enhance Brand Perception
Strong brand perception is crucial for business success. A positive brand image attracts top talent, fosters trust with customers, and opens doors to...
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Keys to Effective Client Engagement in Sales Engineering
Austin Page
January 14, 2024
Keys to Effective Client Engagement in Sales Engineering
Sales engineers play a crucial role in bridging the gap between technical intricacies and client needs, ensuring a seamless journey from initial interaction to...
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