Sales Applications Engineer Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Sales Applications Engineer:

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar.
  • Extensive experience in application engineering in a sales environment.
  • Exceptional ability to drive application innovation by analyzing consumer and competitor trends.
  • Ability to evaluate client feedback and improve front end application functionality.
  • Advanced ability to document processes, run diagnostic tests, and repair errors.
  • Proficiency in providing clients with technical product and services support.
  • Advanced proficiency in coding and scripting languages, such as C#, Python, Ruby, or JavaScript.
  • Advanced knowledge of software application development, installation, and maintenance.
  • Ability to liaise with management and the sales department on application development.
  • Proficiency in training sales staff on product specifications and application functionalities.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Sales Applications Engineer skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Sales Applications Engineer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.