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Will AI replace Sales Engineers?

O*NET occupation 41-9031.00

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

O*NET alternate job titles

  • Sales Engineer
  • Pre-Sales Engineer
  • Field Sales Engineer
  • Inside Sales Engineer
  • Outside Sales Engineer
  • Product Sales Engineer
  • Regional Sales Engineer
  • Technical Sales Engineer

Example core tasks from the O*NET database

  • 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.

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