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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.

How to use discovery to build a demo the buyer actually needs to see
Natasja Bax
May 31, 2026
How to use discovery to build a demo the buyer actually needs to see
Most presales teams treat discovery as a preparatory step. They ask questions related to the demo system setup, document what the buyer mentions...
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From Demo Genie to Demo Machine: How to Build a Program That Shortens Sales Cycles
Pedro Peguero
April 28, 2026
From Demo Genie to Demo Machine: How to Build a Program That Shortens Sales Cycles
Every sales engineer has had the same dream: you pick up the phone, call a magical "1-800-555-DEMO," and instantly, the perfect demo equipment...
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From Reactive Support to Strategic Influence: How Presales Leaders Earn Executive Trust in Complex Deals
Mike Hutchens
February 27, 2026
From Reactive Support to Strategic Influence: How Presales Leaders Earn Executive Trust in Complex Deals
In many organizations, presales is still treated as reactive support. We are invited once the deal is “real.” We are handed a feature checklist....
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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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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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Master the art of the demo
Luis Armando Vasquez Ruiz
November 19, 2024
Master the art of the demo
(Spanish version at the end of the article) In the competitive world of technical sales, a well-executed demo can be the defining moment...
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Boosting Productivity for Sales Engineers: Unleashing AI for Smarter Solutions
Faraz Hussain
April 9, 2023
Boosting Productivity for Sales Engineers: Unleashing AI for Smarter Solutions
I often say Sales Engineers are like the special forces of the revenue team – we’re brought in to not only highlight technical...
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Give Your Sales Presentation a Narrative Arc to Excite and Engage Prospects
Tim Dingersen
July 21, 2021
Give Your Sales Presentation a Narrative Arc to Excite and Engage Prospects
Too often, sales presentations underwhelm prospects because they fail to provide a compelling narrative arc. As a marketer, you’ve done your research and...
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