Sales Engineer

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Combine technical expertise with sales skills to drive innovative solutions.
Bridge the gap between engineering and sales, impacting diverse industries.
Engage in dynamic problem-solving and tailor solutions to unique client needs.

💰 Earn $102K-$172K

📚 Bachelor Degree

⏱️ 24–48 MONTH TRAINING

📈 6.3% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

Sell business goods or services, the selling of which requires a technical background equivalent to a baccalaureate degree in engineering.

Develop, present, or respond to proposals for specific customer requirements, including request for proposal responses and industry-specific solutions.
Collaborate with sales teams to understand customer requirements, to promote the sale of company products, and to provide sales support.
Create sales or service contracts for products or services.
Visit prospective buyers at commercial, industrial, or other establishments to show samples or catalogs, and to inform them about product pricing, availability, and advantages.
Keep informed on industry news and trends, products, services, competitors, relevant information about legacy, existing, and emerging technologies, and the latest product-line developments.

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Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Career Prospects

Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)

Training Time

2 to 4 years

Job Openings

5,800 Annually

Median Earnings

$133,060 in California

$116,950 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Influencing or leading others
Thinking and problem solving
Working with my hands

You are skilled in 💫

Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Social Perceptiveness
Speaking
Writing

You value 🙏

Accomplishing things
Job security
Personal relationships

Deep Dive

Sales Engineer

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Pathways to this Career

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Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

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⏱️ FINISH IN 4-5+ years

Hybrid College

A hybrid college combines online learning with the student support typically offered on college campuses, giving students flexibility and accessibility while still providing a comprehensive educational experience.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-5 years