How do I become a Sales Engjneer?

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

Try to get experience building demos at Campgemini for proposals. Then network with people to get interviews. The market is tough right now, but great time to get your practice in.

Related Posts

Hey Partners! I accepted a position at another firm and was bumped from manager to Senior consultant level. Could you give me some advice on 3 key things I can focus on to help me re-advance quickly?

like

Hello,
I have a friend of mine looking to get into customer success or related role! Are there remote entry level positions (that don’t need a degree) that are available?

She has experience in the following roles:
- Logistics Account Executive
- Customer Service Representative
- Customer Service Sales Representative
- Concierge

She really smart and hardworking, I would love to help her find a career - not just a job - that she enjoys. Thanks I’m advance!

like

Thoughts on analyst to associate promote in IB?

like

I have a trinity offer for 25% more total comp than ZS. @trinity folks- how do you like the company? Should I make the switch?

like

I’m taking the CFP exam Nov 8th. All tips/tricks welcomed !!

Thank you so much.

like

How is asset and wealth management service line in EY GDS? How much work pressure and growth opportunity we can expect?? EY EY India

like

What are actionable items one should strive for when trying to grow as a designer after landing their first role? I hear a lot about ways to grow to land the first job but very little about how to improve after you know the basics.

like

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

like

Also posted over in tech bowl. Looking for advice on whether pursue a CS degree. I’m an older guy shifting to SWE. I finished bootcamp last May & about to start my first jr role at Oracle OCI. Late 30’s with a couple of kids. Is it worth it for me to seek a CS degree at this time/soonish? I’m not afraid of the extra work, and would go part time. Wondering if the eventual payoff would worth the effort. Will I level up quicker? Employer has partial tuition reimb.

like

Hi fishes,
Could someone explain me what does this career level AM means in Consultant designation.
Thanks. Deloitte India

Post Photo
like

Hello, I am a a23 year old who just graduated with a BA degree In Cyber Security. I have two years of cyber security experience that is mainly focused on vulnerability management and user awareness training. I have recently accepted a job as an IS engineer for 65k but am now thinking about leaving after only two weeks due to the fact that I don’t enjoy working for large companies as you are so segmented. I also realize that 65k is low for cybersecurity. What should I target for my next to role?

like

Am I the only one who is happy I got into IT?

like

Hi all! I’m about to start my masters in Computational Finance and I really need to make my decision on what job I wanna do. I’m considering quant, data scientist and AI engineer but I’m still not sure what career I want to do. Can anyone share what job you took and what the daily tasks were like after you studied anything related to computational finance? And salaries as well pls (this is also important too😅)

Pls share any suggestions and advices as well!
Thanks!

Hey Agency Owners, how did you started your journey from freelancer to agency owner?

like

Anyone here broken into real estate private equity from big 4 consulting? What steps did you take to jump into RE PE? What gaps in knowledge did you have and how did you fill them? Outside of the knowledge gaps what other things do you think you needed in order to get into RE PE?

like

It's my first month in a new job as Product Owner. I went from a company that digital product development was their secondary focus along with consultancy services, to a company that their only focus is the product. The difference in scale as well as the different domain, certainly feeds into my imposter syndrome. What are the things I should focus to achieve within my first few months at the new job?

FDD 🐠 I will be promoted to audit SM in October, however looking to transfer to the FDD practice. Based on discussions with partners in the practice, I would be brought in as an experienced manager with opportunity to promote to senior manager in FDD next year. Is the learning curve steep, or should I push to come in as SM? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

like

Is breaking into equity research/coverage teams as hard as breaking into traditional advisory/M&A IB being from a non target school with a non finance degree?

like

Experienced HR Rep here looking to pivot companies. Anyone have any recommendations or can help get my foot in the door anywhere?

like

Best way to learn python for free? I know r and sql pretty in depth but need to learn this.

like

More Posts

Can anybody here speak to what accounting was like before Excel and work papers were on paper? How did audits get done?

like

Can anyone tell me the difference between a senior and lead validation engineer( no direct reports in both cases) in Pharma/ biotech ? I am not sure what’s the hierarchy and which level must get a higher salary. Or is it just referenced interchangeably in different companies ?

Hi fishes I am relocating to Bangalore to join Airbus what will be the good place to find an apartment that is close to office and yet affordable, I will be taking public transportation, any. Help will be greatly appreciated, I'll be very new to Bangalore

like

What’s a fair operations manager salary

I’ve seen BareFaced mentioned a few times in this bowl. Previously I’d never heard of it. How does it compare to a SkinCeuticals or a Obagi - especially for products like VitC and serums?

like

I just received a verbal offer as a program manager at vp level from a US BB in London. Unfortunately the number was a round down of my current pay. I’m currently a business manager in banking and thinking to move to the program manager role as a step towards more broader opportunities in the future (COO, consulting type of roles).
Should I accept the offer?
The HR told me that there will be opportunities for promotion in the next 12 to 24 months.

like

When to break-up with someone? I’ve been dating my gf for 6 years (2 long distance 1yr on a break and 3 living together. Nothing terrible about the relationship but I’m not happy and no longer feel in love. I’ve tried working it out but haven’t felt the relationship has gotten any better. I feel at this point the best thing to do for both of us is split (she shouldn’t be with someone that can’t love her fully). So here’s the options continued…

Best corporates to join in Toronto after consulting?

like

Got a panic attack for the first time yesterday. How to handle these situations?

like

I've been working in the NHS as an orthopaedic surgeon for over 10 years. I have recently made the transition over to industry working for a pharmcovigilance and certification body TUV SUD. Early signs are great. I know several clinicians who are currently advocating the overworked underpaid mantra and would like a referral. Let me know if you are keen to hear more.

like

After spending 40 yrs in education. As a special Ed high school teacher, what kind of part time job can I do either from home or close by?

like

LTI-Larsen and Toubro Infotech is looking for Project Manager
Domain : Banking preferred
Experience: 10 – 14 Years

Send me your emailid if Interested for this opportunity

like

Inhouse LA? Any reccos

like

Hi Fishers,

MY friend received and offer letter from Bosch, and it has 10% variable, how much of variable normally people get in Bosch after joining and is that annually or quarterly?

like

9 years at the firm, 3 as a manager and I just broke $100k in the Northeast region. Maybe it's time to explore my options.

like

Can partners at EY consulting buy as much equity as they desire?

like

Dad got laid off. Drinking got worse. Attempted assault on sis and mom. Had to put up in hotel. No clue on next steps (legal and personal). Project is complete shit show and SM is not getting it. Idk man...

like

SQ, PLTR, and PYPL - should I keep avg down?

like

How to avail leaves in notice period last working day is 9th January, best time to use them without letting anyone know

like

Additional Posts in Sales Engineers

📚 Resource Thread 📚
Use this thread to drop your favorite books, courses, podcasts, channels, and other resources you find valuable as a Sales Engineer!

like

Hello, anyone who worked or who's working at Hashicorp. How is it for a Sales Engineer?

Honest advice please - do you enjoy this work, and why?

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

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

Microsoft CE salary for dc area?

like

Does anyone know how the support escalation engineering role is like at MFST? Any insights would be so helpful..

likesmarthelpful

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

like

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

Any idea what the pay progression Is like for solution consultant at ServiceNow - roughly what the pay bands and commissions Are like ?

like

Hey all! Looking for an experienced SE for an Enterprise role with a great client of mine (mid-size company), privately held. They are in the Open Source space. Would love your help on this.

like

Why did you become a Sales Engineer?

I’ll start: Happenstance.

like

I’m interviewing for a Director of Solutions Engineering role at Salesforce. I was wondering what the OTE looks like for that role? Any help would be appreciated

like

Never been in an SE or consulting or B2B sales role before but have a referral at Salesforce and have been in some informal conversations. I’m starting to freak out a bit now that maybe I can’t do it. I have a tech background so can handle that part, but perhaps strategy may be difficult. Anyone make the transition to an SE role that have some advice?

like

We are starting to build our SE team after a successful pilot with one person. Have you ever built a team from the ground up? How did you prove out the business case? What was most effective for building the case for more hires?

like

I'm a Presales Manager and I'd like to know what are your thoughts on implications of taking more quota numbers for my pool? Any advantages or disadvantages?

like

Recruiter for big tech company reached out on LinkedIn about a role. I asked about ballpark compensation numbers and they said they’re only comfortable sharing on a live call. Replied that I often receive LinkedIn offers for roles of paycuts around 30-50% so I want to make sure we’re in the same rough range. Recruiter again said she would only share via live call. Is this a red flag?

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

What’s your typical % bonus in Revenue incentive for won deals?

like

Currently interviewing for a Core Solution Engineering role at Salesforce (level is still tbd). Anyone know the pay ranges between Sr., Lead, Master levels? I’d like to be prepared if/when I get an offer

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