
Are you a highly skilled technical professional looking for a new career path that combines your expertise with client-facing interaction?
This introductory course will take you on a journey from understanding the fundamentals of a presales role to mastering the fundamental skills needed to succeed in the field.
In this lesson we discuss what is a presales professional and why its a great role for someone who is technical!
In this lesson we will discuss what sales engineering is and what are the benefits of a role in sales engineering.
In this lesson we compare and contrast presales and solutions engineering roles.
In this lesson we cover the top reasons why you should consider a presales career.
In this lesson I discuss what a trusted advisor is and how it applies to a presale's role.
In this lesson I discuss the most important traits a presales professional should have to be successful.
In this lesson I dive into some best practices for whiteboarding and walk thru an example.
In this lesson we walk thru an example demo on AWS
In this lesson I discuss potential roles and a roadmap for presales roles.
Resources for additional training, coaching and certification.
Walk thru some example interview questions and responses.
Walk thru an example of a presale's compensation plan.
I walk thru several presales roles and provide feedback on the roles.
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Are you a highly skilled technical professional looking for a new career path that combines your expertise with client-facing interaction?
Our Roadmap to Become a Presales Professional course is your essential guide to a rewarding career in presales.
This introductory course will take you on a journey from understanding the fundamentals of a presales role to mastering the fundamental skills needed to succeed in the field.
Unlike traditional sales roles, presales professionals, often called Presales Engineers, Presales Architects or Solutions Architects, act as a bridge between a company's sales and technical teams. They are the trusted advisors who demonstrate how a product or solution addresses a customer's specific needs.
Throughout this course, you’ll learn the key traits of a successful presales professional and how to cultivate them.
We'll cover essential techniques such as:
Presales Overview to give you an idea of what a presales profession does.
Compare Presales to other roles such as Sales and Solutions Architecture
Why a Presales Role can be one of the best technical roles out there!
Whiteboarding best practices to articulate complex technical concepts in a simple, visual way.
Demonstration best practices to deliver engaging and impactful product demos.
Interview techniques to ace your next job interview.
Resources to help you shine on your roadmap to becoming a Presales Professional! This course provides you with a free "How to become a Presales Professional" eBook, course presentation, infographics and a resource list!
We will also explore the different career paths available, the certifications and training that can boost your credentials, and how to effectively navigate the compensation structures in the industry.
By the end of this course, you will have a clear roadmap to not only land a presales role but also build a successful and fulfilling career. AI was used to create the course description.