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NAASE’s Blog is a curated resource for sales engineers, presales professionals, technical sales leaders, and others working at the intersection of technology, customers, and revenue. We publish practical articles, field perspectives, interviews, and member insights on sales methods, demos, POCs, business value, customer engagement, sales AI, communication, leadership, career growth, and the evolving role of the SE.

Article contributions are currently limited to NAASE Pro Members and contributors specifically invited by the NAASE team. This page is not used for company job postings, although we may publish editorial content about career development, interviewing, hiring trends, and the broader SE job market.

Sales engineers work under many titles, including solutions engineer, presales engineer, solutions consultant, technical sales representative, application engineer, specification sales representative, territory representative, and manufacturer’s representative. Across industries, they help customers understand complex products, evaluate fit, build trust, and connect technical capabilities to business outcomes.

The Network Is the Net Worth: Why Sales Engineers Need Strong Internal Relationships
Jason Mar-Tang
September 3, 2026
The Network Is the Net Worth: Why Sales Engineers Need Strong Internal Relationships
Early in my career, I thought being a great sales engineer meant having deep technical knowledge, sharp demo skills, and the ability to...
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Earned Technical Trust: What Great SEs Do Before, During, and After the Demo
Michael Gutierrez
June 30, 2026
Earned Technical Trust: What Great SEs Do Before, During, and After the Demo
The demo is the most visible thing we do. That is exactly why the profession keeps mistaking it for the job. Ask an...
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Beyond the Brochure: Reengineering the Marketing Budget for High-Value B2B Growth
Pedro Salcedo
May 4, 2026
Beyond the Brochure: Reengineering the Marketing Budget for High-Value B2B Growth
In high-volume industrial manufacturing and specialized B2B sectors, traditional marketing channels, trade show sponsorships, print advertising, and digital campaigns often yield diminishing returns....
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Harnessing Profitable Customer Loyalty: A Guide for Sales Engineers
Inna Hüessmanns
August 25, 2025
Harnessing Profitable Customer Loyalty: A Guide for Sales Engineers
Loyalty is more than a buzzword; it’s a critical asset that fuels sustainable growth andprofitability. For sales engineers, mastering the art of cultivating...
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How to Stand Out, Build Trust, and Stay Memorable in the Age of Skepticism and Overwhelm
Shawna Suckow
July 3, 2025
How to Stand Out, Build Trust, and Stay Memorable in the Age of Skepticism and Overwhelm
Getting a buyer's attention these days? It's like trying to flag down a cab in a thunderstorm; itseems like everyone's either unavailable or...
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Mastering Customer Relationships: The 2025 Playbook for Sales Engineers
Inna Hüessmanns
June 6, 2025
Mastering Customer Relationships: The 2025 Playbook for Sales Engineers
In today’s rapidly evolving B2B landscape, sales engineers find themselves at the forefront of relationship management. The art of building and sustaining business...
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The Power of Sales Engineering: Why Trusting Your SE is the Key to Bigger, Better, and Faster Deals
Sachin Wadhawan
February 17, 2025
The Power of Sales Engineering: Why Trusting Your SE is the Key to Bigger, Better, and Faster Deals
In today’s complex and rapidly evolving technology landscape, businesses face increasing challenges in navigating sales cycles, understanding technical solutions, and making informed buying...
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Leveraging Sales Engineering for Scalable Business Growth
Bash Sarmiento
January 12, 2025
Leveraging Sales Engineering for Scalable Business Growth
Sales engineering is a specialized field where clients can find technical solutions to drive business growth. Scaling a business can pose significant challenges,...
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