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April 28, 2025 27 mins

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In this episode of Coffee with Sales Engineers, Tim Chinchen, a leader in solutions consulting, shares his journey from post-sales to pre-sales, discussing the importance of curiosity, engagement, and storytelling in sales engineering. He emphasizes the evolving role of AI in the industry and how it can enhance the effectiveness of sales engineers. Tim also highlights the significance of building a high-performance team and the characteristics that define top performers in the field.

key takeaways

  • Curiosity and engagement are essential traits for top performers.
  • Building a high-performance team is an ongoing journey.
  • AI will significantly impact the role of sales engineers.
  • Storytelling is a powerful tool in sales engineering.
  • The importance of networking in career transitions 
  • High-performing teams focus on continuous improvement and learning.
  • AI tools can enhance the efficiency of sales engineers.

Chapters

01:46
Tim's Journey into Solutions Consulting

07:02
Transitioning from Post-Sales to Pre-Sales

11:35
Characteristics of Top Performing Sales Engineers

16:37
The Importance of Curiosity and Storytelling in Sales Engineering

20:46
Balancing Technical Skills and Client Engagement

22:40
Defining Team Excellence and High Performance

26:41
The Journey of Building a High-Performance Team

30:46
The Power of Storytelling in Sales Engineering

32:36
The Impact of AI on Solutions Consulting

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