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Technical Sales Engineer
🧠 A Technical Sales Engineer is a hybrid professional who blends engineering expertise with sales acumen to help businesses sell complex technical products or services—think of them as the translator between the tech team and the customer.
🔍 What They Do
Understand customer needs and match them with the right technical solution.
Demonstrate and explain how products work—often using diagrams, prototypes, or software.
Collaborate with engineers to tailor solutions or develop custom features.
Support the sales process from initial contact to post-sale service.
Train clients on how to use the product effectively.
🧰 Key Skills
Technical Skills Sales & Soft Skills
Engineering knowledge Communication & persuasion
Product design insight Customer relationship building
Technical troubleshooting Negotiation & presentation
Industry-specific tools Project management
🏭 Industries They Work In
Manufacturing
IT & Software
Telecommunications
Energy & Renewables
Medical Devices
Automation & Robotics
💼 Career Path
Engineering degree (often mechanical, electrical, or software)
Sales or customer-facing experience
Progress to Sales Manager, Product Manager, or even Director of Business Development
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