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A Sales Engineer sells specialised products or services for a business or organisation. You’ll usually focus on a particular type of product, often a technologically specific item. Sales Engineers might provide information to potential customers, provide quotes and organise payment and delivery. You might liaise with current and former customers or develop relationships with potential new clients.
Sales Engineers should have strong technical knowledge and be able to communicate confidently with customers from a range of backgrounds. It’s important that you are organised and can manage the needs of several clients at one time. Sales Engineers should be able to manage their time well and prioritise tasks when necessary.
In Australia, a full time Sales Engineer generally earns $1,730 per week ($89,960 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
This industry is expected to experience moderate growth in employment numbers in coming years. There are currently 62,800 people working in this sector in Australia and many of them specialise as a Sales Engineer. Sales Engineers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re interested in a career as a Sales Engineer, consider enrolling in a Bachelor of Business. This course covers a range of topics including law, economics, marketing and management. You’ll be able to specialise in an area of interest such as accounting, leadership, human resources, entrepreneurship, marketing, hospitality and tourism, logistics and supply chain management, finance, property, business analytics and sustainable business.
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Here are some potential career pathways within sales. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Sales
Sales Consultant
$960 weekly pay
Telemarketer
$1,050 weekly pay
Business Development Manager
$1,650 weekly pay
ICT Sales Assistant
$1,250 weekly pay
Sales Analyst
Sales Manager
Sales Representative
$1,400 weekly pay
Account Executive
$1,630 weekly pay
Business Development Executive
Customer Success Manager
$1,730 weekly pay
Presales Consultant
$1,920 weekly pay
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