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by JSeymourATL 3744 days ago
> How do I become a Sales Engineer?

Start by reaching out directly to individuals on your company's Sales Team. Tell them that you're interested in learning about their end of the business and what they do.

A great question to ask them - 'From a technical perspective, where are you guys struggling? Where do customers seem to struggle?

Then offer to assist. Imagine a pilot project where Sales gets special permission to enlist your help with a customer sale. It builds from there. Eventually, they might create a role just for you.

Incidentally, a great primer to read up on sales- Mike Weinberg > http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15863998-new-sales-simpli...

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Great suggestion, thanks.