Hey folks, I’m about a year into my new SE career and looking to continue to invest in professional skills. I’ve obviously been thrown into the fire learning the sales side of things, but what areas (technical skills, certs, books, etc.) you all would recommend I look to invest in? I’ve been looking at some beginner coding boot camps and scrum product owner certs, but interested in what you all have done to further advance your career

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

I recommend the book Mastering Technical Sales as well as the Brown/Black Belt courses from seleadership dot com.

like

Mastering Technical Sales is by Aron Bohlig and John Care.

like

Can you provide additional information on the industry and type of technologies / products you support? I'm assuming you're working as an SE in software

like

We sell to pre-ipo orgs, mid-market, and all the way up to fortune 50 and the worlds largest banks

I have 50 questions (what's your background prior to being an SE, what tech stacks do you often use at work, what is your ratio of "standard" demos to builds / pilots, etc). If I am to make a few assumptions, if guess that web applications (APIs, system config), security, and data manipulation / analysis are important to you as a SaaS SE. Of these categories, is there one that you feel weakest in? I'd start with udemy/coursera coursework along those lines. But if that's not helpful, I think more info about where you'd like to develop currently or where you'd like to take your career will yield some better recommendations from the group.

Related Posts

Need some advice here. I am a fullstack developer with 5 yoe in Angular and Python. My aim is to crack FAANG companies.Now I got an offer from HSBC in a credit risk model monitoring role using Python.It is close to a data engineer role.

My question is that will it be a good idea to shift from development role to a model monitoring role if I want to move to FAANG in the future?Or does FAANG not prefer people who are not in core development roles?Amazon Microsoft Google Adobe PwC EY Citi Barclays JPMorgan Chase

like

Hi all, what’s a good career path after consulting? Where would you all go as your next step?

like

For those who have passed the CIPM exam, what is it like (and how does it compare to the CIPP/US exam)?

Is there special experience or knowledge you'd need to be effective at a GCD level in Pharma? Or is it like any other account, just different products? I'm considering making the switch from general market advertising.

like

Hey would anybody mind looking at book to tell me why I’m unhirable so I can further justify quitting? Please DM me.

like

I have 20 days of notice period remaining.
Which companies (preferably product) should I try for, where the process can be completed in the remaining duration.
Current offer: 33
YOE : 7
Tech stack: frontend (react)
Average DS/ Algo skills.

TIA

like

Tips to build my brand and network as a junior practitioner navigates their career to the next level at the firm?

like

Hello, I’m currently a student at the university of minnesota studying health service administration. I’ve decided to switch over to tech, and begin learning more about front end development. If anyone would like to connect and has any more information please leave a comment! :)

like

What’s the best career for a students who wants to work before going into strategy consulting? Let’s assume that working in external advisory and consulting is off the table.

likesmart

Targeting 2022 matriculation and will be recruiting for tech. Currently at IBM tech consulting and have an offer to lateral to non-D big 4 tech advisory. What’s the best move for both MBA application and MBA recruiting - stay or leave? TIA.

like

Hi boys & girls!

Joined a big firm (Big4) not long a go and starting to feel like I got a good grip on my current work.

I've always been very technical, so I think that the only thing I am missing now is making sales. (I really wanna make partner)

Can any seasoned lawyer share tips and materials (i.e. books) which can help?

Would it be a good idea to join a Social Club where potential clients spend time? (gym/tennis/paddel/events)

Any advice welcome!

like

I need some good career-development or finance-related book recommendations

like

Is freelancing paid media or social media lucrative in Toronto? Looking to make the jump to that

like

Looking to get the hell out of media and back to brand strat or work client side. Any advice on what to leverage and how to approach the move

like

What would you say are the best combination of skills for software engineering now?

like

Wanna a learn Data Science cource.Anya vs suggestions please

like

Networking ... 🙌 You have likely heard this since your day 1 at D. Doing good work isn’t enough at D. Connecting with the right people can make or break your career at the firm. How are you continuing to build your network considering the indefinite move to virtual / remote work?

like

Hi Guys,I joined Cognizant as a BA.One client took interview for RPA Project.I was pretty happy it's a new tech but into the project the onsite BA's r doing all the work n m just creating documentation.I am really frustrated.I picked cognizant of many good offers.They r spoiling my career.What shud I do? Tell my manager or just resign.Its not good leaving company in 6-7 months.
Plz help.

like

Hey mates, I have an overall experience of 14 years with 6lakh CTC. Started my career in BPO though I am from computer science background and then proved myself for the IT movement within the same company before 8 years (6 years in BPO and 8 years in IT). Nothing is changed financially but in a better role. Have got certified in GCP. I stayed here for too long because I was looking for an onshore opportunity but now luck is not favouring me in H1B lottery. Looking for your valuable suggestions!

What can I expect if I jump ship as a first year manager?

like

More Posts

Creatives shouldn’t be sharing their screens…I will die on this hill.

likefunny

Hey All,

I have four offers listed below.
1. PwC: 22 fixed +3 lakh variable Role: Senior Consultant in tech consulting
2. Adobe: Fixed 23 + 2.5 lakh variable + 3 lakh joining bonus: Role: Value Consultant
3. Natwest group: fixed 25.5 Fixed Role: BA
4. SHELL: 21 fixed + 3 lakh variable Role: Product Analyst

Please help me choose the company. The parameters I'm looking for are good work life balance and growth opportunities.
Current CTC 18 fixed. YOE is 4 years. MBA from Tier 1 college.

Any way ppl found getting resumés through the automated algorithms? Out of the few hundred job applications I've sent out over the past few years I've only had 2 callbacks and I know I'm qualified because I constantly have to send clients to other ppl as I'm over booked. Could my name be a problem? There's a space in both my first and last name so...

like

Does where you get your masters degree matter? I’m in an online environmental science masters program at an expensive “name-brand” school, but have colleagues telling me I should transfer to a less expensive program to save $ because no one cares about where your degree is from. Aside from the cost of it, I like my program, and the fact that I’m now connected to an incredible alumni network. And not gonna lie, I like the clout. Thoughts?

like

Has anyone here ever worked as a foreign correspondent? What was it like?

like

Where do most of the EY folks stay in Pune ? Like i guess Hinjewadi is towards the other end of the city, new to the city thus asking!!

like

If you’re married, what gross income would you consider being “rich”?

like

Is booking 40hrs a week freelancing for one company a good idea? Or does that seem like you don’t have anything else going on? I would like a good work life balance with the ability to take off weeks at a time in the middle of all this.

like

Has anyone ever worked for Vanda Pharmaceuticals?

like

Anyone in gTech willing to chat?

like

Hello! I am working as a system engineer in IT side but really want to change my domain to digital marketing. Heard that, in the BPS side there are many projects involving digital marketing. Is there any way I can shift from IT to BPS?

like

The Investnent Advisor, LLC a registered investment adviser is looking for Investment Advisors in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Must have a Seires 65 and a Portable Book of Business. Call 412 388 0500.

likeuplifting
like

Any Canadians here who were on TN that applied for GC? Any caveats to be aware of during the application process? How long did the whole process take for you?

like

Have someone ever found a date on Fishbowl ? Is Anyone up for a conversation? I'm straight boii.

likefunny

“I feel like I’m the stupidest person here”
“You are not stupid. You literally work at one of the top consulting firms in the world”
“I literally got a 6% in one exam during undergrad”
“Well damn I guess you are stupid”

likefunny
like

Additional Posts in Sales Engineers

Anyone feel frustrated at times with the super aggressive sales personalities we deal with? My AE is always pushing on every ask no matter how minuscule it is. My vp is super anal about anything we do. I understand these guys pull in huge commissions and bonuses that’s why they are so motivated. However what I personally feel is they just nag us until we do the job according to their spec. Just venting……anyone else feel the same?

like

I’m an SE who works 2 AE’s, and from looking at the market am on the bottom end of the pay scale. The company I work for has many different products/services (80+), so they wanted SEs to take on a local “SME” role in a specific area, to support other members of the team.

This role has ramped up quite a bit recently, and people have been coming to me for help with their deals (overviews, demos, POCs) which is increasing my workload.

How would you approach asking for more money here? Thanks!

like

Microsoft CE salary for dc area?

like

Has anyone moved from federal consulting to sales engineering? What was your experience in doing that?

like

Curious what everyone else’s experience has been with refresh RSU grants (ie how many $s in RSUs have you gotten on a yearly basis after your initial new hire grant)

like

Make 235k tc in tech consulting. Is there a role on the sales side where i can transition to and make more? 9 yoe.

like

Does anyone know the salary figures for Salesforce SE in Europe? Especially Dublin, Milan/Rome and Madrid/Barcelona TIA

I’m a technical sales engineer in the building automation space. 2 years out of college. Anybody have any advice on the best way to get into the tech industry as a sales engineer? Appreciate any insights or advice

like

SEs, do you have any side hustles for weekends or weeknights?
I'm in a very HCOL area and my 165k TC isn't enough to comfortably buy a million dollar house (which is a 50 y/o SFH that needs TLC on prob a 1200 living sqft).

Wondering if any of you work side gigs during your free time?

like

Any advice or thoughts on the experience required to get hired at Salesforce as a Solution Engineer vs Sr Solution Engineer?

Yoe: 3
Experience type: Functional Consultant

like

Pay progression from SE to management? Was wondering what a typical SE manager makes because it’s hard to find.

like

Anyone a Senior SE/ Solution Advisor at SAP and know what to expect for all in comp? Is Glassdoor pretty accurate?

like

Hey everyone I’m a new graduate with a bs in industrial and systems engineering currently looking around for full time opportunities. One role that caught my eye is sales engineering. I wanted to ask for opinions on this career path in terms of pay and career progression. Does it have good exit opportunities? What does the career growth typically look like for this role?

like

Those who have moved from development into SE, do you have a desire to move into full sales or are you happy with SE and the career path it provides?

like

What do you think are the key skills/areas of knowledge for sales engineering? What do you wish you knew when you started?

like

What’s the best 30-90 plan when you start as a SE to differentiate yourself from your peers?

like

Could use some help designing a commission scheme, what would you sharks do in my situation??? I’d like to do some sort of group scheme, not an individual contributor scheme.

Situation:
just replaced a 35yr lifer and now boss tells me to create a business plan and comp scheme. Now there’s me and my trainee who’s rather green. It would be my responsibility to train him up. With 2 effective sales people last year we did ~7M @ 50% margin avg contract value of $25k (record setting year).

Has anyone transitioned from being client facing to fully remote software sales? If so, what were the major differences in day to day? I'm currently on site with customers 3 days a week focused around hardware sales but have an interesting opportunity for fully remote software at a higher pay.

like

Convo about mentoring came up recently. I suggested on a whim to a SE to find a sales rep mentor to learn about the mind of a sales person. Never tried it and now I am. Has anyone tried this?

like

Currently a Solutions Consultant at Pegasystems.

I am interviewing at and considering making a jump to
Oracle as a Specialist Solutions Consultant.

The reason for my move is currently at Pega SCs are treated more as AEs or Account Managers. The role at Oracle would be more of a true SC position. I also feel that Oracle will look BETTER on a resume and someone as young as me would have BETTER programs in place to train me and give me the foundation needed to be a successful SC.

Thoughts?
Oracle

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal