Sales Engineering Books and Reading List for SEs | NAASE

Sales Engineering Books

Published since
Focus area
  • Filter
    Sorting
    • By publication date
    • Alphabetically By A-Z
    A Friendly Human in Presales: How to Harness the Seven Timeless Behaviors to Drive Success in Technical Sales

    Ron Whitson

    See on Amazon -->

    A Friendly Human in Presales: How to Harness the Seven Timeless Behaviors to Drive Success in Technical Sales

    September 12, 2024

    Good for beginners Customer Engage Communication Soft Skills
    This 200-page book offers practical exercises on seven key behaviors: Be Authentic, Listen Actively, Show Empathy, Have a Conversation, Practice Humility, Tell a Story, and Leave an Impression. It helps Sales Engineers improve their communication and relationships, making their interactions more genuine and effective at any career stage.
    Unlocking Presales Success: The Insgight selling Methodology for Solution Engineers

    Sherri Mazza

    See on Amazon -->

    Unlocking Presales Success: The Insgight selling Methodology for Solution Engineers

    May 11, 2024

    Good for beginners Customer Engage Sales Methods Discovery
    This book draws on the author's extensive experience with major accounts at Oracle, VMware, and Sun Microsystems. It offers practical ideas and a proven framework for creating effective TAPs, combining concepts like “The Art of The Possible” and “Insight Selling.” Ideal for SE teams involved in major account planning seeking a tailored, SE-focused approach.
    Selling With: The Art of Selling with Champions to Shape Internal Buying Conversations & Close Enterprise Deals

    Nate Nasralla

    See on Amazon -->

    Selling With: The Art of Selling with Champions to Shape Internal Buying Conversations & Close Enterprise Deals

    November 8, 2023

    Customer Engage Sales Methods
    Focuses on buyer enablement – winning the parts of the deal when you’re not in the room. Offers practical strategies to cultivate real customer champions, shape the narrative they share internally, and enable buyers to sell your solution within their organization. Helps keep complex enterprise deals moving forward with confident, well-equipped champions.
    Great Demo!: How To Create And Execute Great Demo! How To Create And Execute Stunning Software Demonstrations: Third Edition

    Peter Cohan

    See on Amazon -->

    Great Demo!: How To Create And Execute Great Demo! How To Create And Execute Stunning Software Demonstrations: Third Edition

    July 6, 2023

    Good for beginners Communication Demo Discovery
    This third edition helps Sales Engineers improve demo skills through a 10-level framework, enhancing proficiency from basic scripts to storytelling and strategic differentiation. By progressing through these levels, SEs and teams can transform into high-performing experts, enabling buyers and achieving lasting success.
    Deal Crash: The Growth Mindset Sales Strategy For Transforming Your Win Rate

    Daryn Mason

    See on Amazon -->

    Deal Crash: The Growth Mindset Sales Strategy For Transforming Your Win Rate

    August 26, 2022

    Soft Skills Sales Methods
    This book shows how to analyze wins and losses without blame, helping organizations learn from mistakes. It encourages systematic review to improve performance and success. A valuable read for anyone wanting to turn setbacks into growth opportunities—making it a real “win.”
    Doing Discovery: The Single Most Important Element of Software Sales and Buyer Enablement Processes

    Peter Cohan

    See on Amazon -->

    Doing Discovery: The Single Most Important Element of Software Sales and Buyer Enablement Processes

    August 5, 2022

    Communication Sales Methods Discovery
    This 350-page book emphasizes the importance of discovery in sales. It offers a detailed methodology and practical tips to identify client needs, avoiding wasted efforts and improving success. Essential reading for every Sales Engineer to master the crucial first stages of the sales process.