A sales engineer is a professional who sells technical products or services and assists customers in the implementation and use of these products. They understand customers' needs and can translate complex technical information into understandable concepts. The role requires a combination of technical knowledge and sales expertise to advise customers and offer the right solutions.
In Germany, the starting salary for sales engineers is typically between €240 and €55,800 per year. The average salary is about €59,951 to €62,200 per year. With less than 3 years of professional experience, you can expect a salary of about €62,377, while sales engineers with 3-6 years of experience are about €66,621 per year. With experience of about €73,880 and with more than 9 years of experience, you can expect an average salary of €90,418 per year.
To work as a sales engineer, a degree in a technical or engineering field is usually required, such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or computer science. Often, additional qualifications in sales or marketing are also an advantage. Some companies also offer special training and certificates to deepen the required knowledge.
Sales engineers have a wide range of career opportunities. They can work in various industries, such as IT, mechanical engineering or energy supply. Opportunities for promotion include positions as sales manager, sales manager or in specialized technical consulting roles. As their experience increases, they can also move up to strategic positions or management.
