Hello Everyone, I've been in full cycle sales for over 7 years now and would like to become a Sales Engineer. I am currently in Cloud sales and looking to transition into becoming a Sales Engineer...how do I become one since I have not technical background?

I’d start with taking courses that can help you learn more about basic cloud concepts, then look at getting your azure certs if you plan on staying at MSFT. The other recommendation I’d give is connecting with some of the SEs you work with and ask them what courses they have been taking. Good luck!

I second what was said above. I was in sales for 4 years prior to moving to solution engineering and it was the best career move I ever made. Doing it at your current company is ideal, since it’s more of a pivot (you already know the products). When I was going into the interview process, I really focused on my experience in a closing role being a HUGE benefit in the SE role. At the end of the day, the SE job is to help win the deal, so knowing how getting the technical win helps with the overall win is really helpful. (The sales leaders you work with will love it too) Getting off of the quota was great and I still get to be involved in sales cycles. Good luck in the move!

Yes, you need to be the technical guy/gal. Moving into pre-sales is the best decision I’ve ever made. Tips, well depending on the company and role, you most likely need to be technical or a sme in something. Great presentation skills and ability to connect with your audience. Also very important is the ability to discover or induce pain in your conversations with prospects/customers. Ideal SE is technical, personable, great presenter and has business sense.