Day Two DevOps
Day Two Cloud 186: A Day In The Life Of A Sales Engineer With Pete Robertson
Mar 15, 2023
Sales engineer Pete Robertson shares his journey from software developer to sales engineer, highlighting the importance of understanding business needs, work-life balance, and technical knowledge. He discusses the challenges of transitioning to pre-sales, aligning technical solutions with organizational goals, and the significance of listening in sales engineering. Pete also emphasizes the similarities between engineering and sales, advocating for hands-on experience in the data center.
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- Sales engineering involves solving problems and delivering solutions by understanding and designing tailored technology solutions based on customer needs.
- Active listening is a crucial skill in sales engineering, enabling sales engineers to adapt proposed solutions to meet customer requirements and build trust.
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Sales and engineering are closely related
According to the guest, Pete Robertson, sales and engineering are closely related because engineering is about solving problems and a portion of sales is about solving a problem that someone has. Robertson believes that sales engineers have the task of both understanding and delivering a solution, as well as designing the solution on the front end for the customer.
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