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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.

5 Essential Tips to Prepare for Your Sales Engineer Interview
Liza Chubar
May 15, 2025
5 Essential Tips to Prepare for Your Sales Engineer Interview
Sales engineering is a dynamic role blending technical expertise, communication skills, and sales acumen. As a mid-career professional preparing for your next interview,...
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Key insights on Presales Hiring Criteria
John Hodgson
June 1, 2023
Key insights on Presales Hiring Criteria
Drum roll…. and the results are in… At Bright Dynamics we surveyed 103 PreSales leaders from around the world, asking 54 questions around...
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How to be resilient & motivated during job hunting
Olivia Brito
May 20, 2023
How to be resilient & motivated during job hunting
Hello there! As a Talent Development specialist, I understand that looking for work can be a challenging and emotional journey. This is why...
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Sales Engineer Job Interview Questions: Cheat Sheet, and Comments
Ken Lambert
April 7, 2023
Sales Engineer Job Interview Questions: Cheat Sheet, and Comments
Whether you are soon going on your very first job interview for a SE role, or you have been through a couple over...
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Founder’s Message:  How Will the Sales Engineer Market Progress in 2023?
Ken Lambert
August 10, 2022
Founder’s Message:  How Will the Sales Engineer Market Progress in 2023?
Summertime in business can be a little bit quieter than normal, and the same has been true recently for NAASE. That said, we...
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Leveraging Influence and Association to Recruit Great Salespeople
Nate Guggia
October 6, 2021
Leveraging Influence and Association to Recruit Great Salespeople
While the known brands in your category take the lazy route and rely on their name recognition, you can do things that actually...
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The Math Proves It: Sales Engineers are Hard to Find and Hire
Ken Lambert
May 11, 2021
The Math Proves It: Sales Engineers are Hard to Find and Hire
HR Directors and Sales Managers are realizing a few tough facts right about now: Many companies are now beginning or expanding their sales...
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Excellent and Practical Insight from one of the Leading Pro Resume Writers
Rob Richey
March 23, 2021
Excellent and Practical Insight from one of the Leading Pro Resume Writers
“65% of job candidates do not grasp the importance of their resume.” – Rob Richey, CMRW We wanted to talk about many timely...
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