Sales engineers
SOC Code: 41-9031Also known as:
Aeronautical Products Sales Engineer, Aerospace Products Sales Engineer, Agricultural Equipment Sales Engineer, Business Development Engineer, Ceramic Products Sales Engineer
Median Annual Salary
$121,520
+5.5% growth (2024-2034)
5K
Openings/Year
57K
Current Jobs
What Sales engineers Do
Sell business goods or services, the selling of which requires a technical background equivalent to a baccalaureate degree in engineering.
💰 Salary
$121,520
Median annual wage (2024)
📈 Job Growth
+5.5%
Faster than average
🎓 Education
Bachelor's degree
Typical entry-level requirement
🚀 Annual Openings
5K
Projected average per year
📚 On-the-Job Training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Expected training period
Employment Projections (2024-2034)
Current Employment (2024)
56,800
Projected Employment (2034)
59,900
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Top Skills Required
Speaking
Persuasion
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
- 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.
- Visit prospective buyers at commercial, industrial, or other establishments to show samples or catalogs, and to inform them about product pricing, availability, and advantages.
- Keep informed on industry news and trends, products, services, competitors, relevant information about legacy, existing, and emerging technologies, and the latest product-line developments.
- Identify resale opportunities and support them to achieve sales plans.
- Confer with customers and engineers to assess equipment needs and to determine system requirements.
- Plan and modify product configurations to meet customer needs.
- Prepare and deliver technical presentations that explain products or services to customers and prospective customers.
- Recommend improved materials or machinery to customers, documenting how such changes will lower costs or increase production.
Technology & Tools
📚 Entry-Level Education
Bachelor's degree
Most common requirement
🎯 Recommended Education
Bachelor's Degree
O*NET recommended level
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do sales engineers make?
The median annual salary for sales engineers is $121,520.
What education do sales engineers need?
Most sales engineers positions require a bachelor's degree.
Is becoming sales engineers a good career choice?
Sales engineers is projected to see +5.5% job growth from 2024 to 2034,
which is faster than average for all occupations. With approximately 5,000 job openings expected annually,
there are good opportunities for those entering the field.
What are the best colleges for sales engineers?
The best colleges offer strong programs in related fields with experienced faculty and industry connections.
What other job titles are similar to sales engineers?
Sales engineers may also be known as: Aeronautical Products Sales Engineer, Aerospace Products Sales Engineer, Agricultural Equipment Sales Engineer, Business Development Engineer, Ceramic Products Sales Engineer, Chemical Equipment Sales Engineer, Customer Engineer, Electrical Products Sales Engineer, Electronics Products and Systems Sales Engineer, Enterprise Sales Engineer, Field Marketing Representative, Field Sales Engineer, Field Service Representative, HVAC Commercial Salesperson (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Commercial Salesperson), Inside Sales Engineer, Inside Sales Representative, Marine Equipment Sales Engineer, Mechanical Equipment Sales Engineer, Mining and Oil Well Equipment and Services Sales Engineer, Missile Navigation Systems Sales Engineer.
These titles often refer to similar roles with varying responsibilities or specializations.