Launch your tech sales journey with Careerist’s three-month Sales Engineering program. Build real-world skills through hands-on projects, AI role-plays, and career coaching. Gain optional internship experience in the Advanced Program and explore roles like Sales Engineer or Account Executive. Start with no prior experience.
Careerist’s Sales Engineering pathway, also known as Tech Sales, is an intensive, online program crafted for individuals eager to break into tech sales and pre-sales careers. Designed with beginners in mind, this three-month Learning Program balances live and recorded lessons with hands-on assignments, quizzes, and homework, ensuring participants develop practical, job-ready skills. For those seeking additional depth, the Advanced Program extends the experience with a one-month internship for real-world exposure, along with dedicated career coaching, interview prep, and long-term job-search support lasting up to six months.
The curriculum is both comprehensive and structured, diving into essential topics week by week. Students explore the foundations of tech sales and the sales cycle, master industry and product insights such as SaaS, cloud computing, and AI, and gain expertise in areas including prospecting, outreach, lead qualification, pipeline management, and discovery calls. They also engage in advanced techniques like handling objections, negotiation, relationship-building, and technical demos. To wrap up, participants complete a capstone project, showcasing their ability to design a full sales campaign and build a portfolio that highlights their readiness for a career in the industry.
Students get hands-on experience with leading industry tools including Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho, AWS, ZoomInfo, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator. Simulating real-world scenarios, participants practice utilizing sales automation, analytics, and AI-driven role-plays to sharpen their conversation and communication skills in a professional context.
When it comes to career preparation, Careerist provides robust support. Graduates receive assistance in optimizing resumes and LinkedIn profiles, participate in mock interviews, and receive advice on salary negotiation and job search strategies. The program sets graduates up for careers as Sales Development Representatives (SDR), Business Development Representatives (BDR), Sales Engineers, Tech Sales Representatives, and Account Executives. Reported alumni outcomes boast starting salaries of $60,000–$90,000 for SDR/BDR roles, with Account Executives earning potential surpassing $110,000.
Accessible and designed for convenience, the program is fully online, making it ideal for students balancing other commitments. Interactive live sessions are combined with self-paced lessons to accommodate different learning styles. Beginners are encouraged to apply, as no prior sales or tech experience is necessary. Students benefit from live Q&A opportunities, access to tech mentors, real-time support through chat, and dedicated career advisors. Advanced students receive even greater personalized coaching and ongoing encouragement to help them thrive as they navigate their career paths.
