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Sales Engineer

Use a strong understanding of technical products and services to drive sales.

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2,677

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Salary

$100k

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Job satisfaction

4.5

What's it like to be a Sales Engineer?

Sales Engineers sell technical products and services on behalf of an organisation. They build a deep understanding of an organisation’s offerings in order to explain complex concepts and features and sell their benefits to potential customers.

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Sales Engineers share the same skills as non-technical sales representatives but specialise in selling technical or scientific products and services. They have strong business acumen and communication skills which they use to generate leads and close sales. They represent organisations in the manufacturing, health care, wholesale trade and retail trade industries.

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Latest Sales Engineer jobs on SEEK

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Renew Sales Engineer

TK Elevator

CBD & Inner Suburbs > Port Melbourne

Sales > Sales Representatives/Consultants

Full Time

A great career opportunity with a world leader in the industry

1d ago

Sales and Service Engineer

Schaeffler Australia Pty Ltd

Mackay

Sales > Account & Relationship Management

Full Time

Are you a technical sales professional looking for a new opportunity with a global organisation?

2d ago

Sales Engineer

Evapco Australia

Parramatta & Western Suburbs > Riverstone

Sales > Sales Representatives/Consultants

Full Time

If a culture of excellence, innovation and ownership is what you’re searching for, consider joining the team at EVAPCO.

4d ago

Technical Sales Engineer

Tubeworx Australia

Northern Suburbs > Clontarf

Sales > New Business Development

Full Time

Opportunity for career growth & training development Friendly, collaborative environment Modern workplace, driven by innovation and intelligence

4d ago

Solution Sales Engineer – Queensland

Vertiv

CBD & Inner Suburbs > Newstead

Sales > Sales Representatives/Consultants

Full Time

Vertiv Australia is in search of a high caliber Solution Sales Engineer with exceptional sales expertise in the market to be part of the A-team!

6h ago

Internal Sales

ABB

South West & M5 Corridor > Moorebank

Sales > Sales Representatives/Consultants

Full Time

As Internal Sales, you will be responsible to support the sales organization and customers

5d ago

Regional Sales Engineer

Marel

Brisbane

Sales > Sales Coordinators

Full Time

A part of the sales back-office team and is responsible for providing accurate sales quotations and sales orders.

1w ago

SALES ENGINEER | HVAC EQUIPMENT HIRE

Roc Consulting

Sydney

Sales > Account & Relationship Management

Full Time

JOIN A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED BUSINESS IN THE EQUIPMENT HIRE INDUSTRY TO MANAGE EXISTING CLIENTS & SPEARHEAD PROJECTS. TAKE YOUR CAREER TO NEW LEVELS!

4d ago

Sales Engineer

Eastern Suburbs > Ferntree Gully

Sales > Account & Relationship Management

Full Time

The Sales Engineer's job has great variety and you will work closely with many well known branded companies.

2w ago

Industrial Sales Representative

Fluid Transfer Management

Eastern Suburbs > Kewdale

Sales > Sales Representatives/Consultants

Full Time

Looking for a job where you can take control of the sales department then this might just be what you are seeking. Excellent opportunity for growth.

1d ago

Technical Sales Representative

Morgan Consulting

North Shore & Northern Beaches > North Sydney

Sales > Sales Representatives/Consultants

Full Time

Manage a northern metro territory for this genuine global industry supplier of geared motors and power transmission products and services.

2d ago

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How to become a Sales Engineer

There are no formal prerequisites to become a Sales Engineer; however, most employers prefer candidates with business-to-business (B2B) sales experience and qualifications at the Vocational Education and Training (VET) or university level.

Complete a relevant qualification. At university this could be a bachelor degree majoring in Business. This is usually a three–year full–time course. A relevant VET certification could be the Certificate IV in Business Sales (BSB40615).
Hold a current driver’s licence.
Build your business-to-business sales experience in a junior role.

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Bachelor of Business

This degree will help to build a foundation in business studies. There may also be the option to specialise in one or more fields of business.

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Bachelor of Science

Develop broad skills in science to prepare for opportunities in a range of industries with this qualification.

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Master of Business Administration

This master degree will give you the crucial skills and knowledge needed to be a business leader.

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Skills and experience employers are looking for

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Technical Sales

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Hydraulics

Negotiation

Commercial Acumen

Technical Aptitude

Microsoft Office

Time Management

Relationship Management

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Latest reviews from 11 Sales Engineers surveyed on SEEK

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May 2021

Senior sales engineer is a very nice job for people who can achieve sales targets and have self motivation

Reviewer's Qualification

Bachelor of Engineering

Experience

1 – 4 years

Organisation size

Medium (20-199 employees)

Specialisation

Low voltage Department

The good things

Most of time require communication with customers and building good relationships with customers. Good interpersonal skills are highly demand

The challenges

Challenges are to be able to communicate with new clients and sometime Cold calls are required, it is hard for me at the first place

Aug 2019

Sales Engineer - variety is the spice of livelihood

Reviewer's Qualification

Advanced Diploma of Mechanical Engineering

Experience

5 – 9 years

Organisation size

Medium (20-199 employees)

Specialisation

Industrial Turnkey Solutions

The good things

Diversity on many levels keeps you passionate and challenged in the profession. Operating across many Industries with no installation the same is one such aspect. The application evaluation and solu...

The challenges

One cannot be the best salesman, engineer, expert of all industry, commercial negotiator and more all in one. Therefore finding an approach that plays to your strengths and overcoming your weaknesses...

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