ONET Occupations » 41-9031.00

Sales Engineers

Sell business goods or services, the selling of which requires a technical background equivalent to a baccalaureate degree in engineering.

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Parachute skills

  1. Interview, draw out - People (4.78)
  2. Persuade, sell, recruit - People (4.76)
  3. Use my intuition - Data (4.52)
  4. Solve problems - Data (4.52)
  5. Follow through, get things done - People (4.39)
  6. Research - Data (4.38)
  7. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.38)
  8. Pay attention to details - Data (4.34)
  9. Communicate well, in person - People (4.25)
  10. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (4.15)
  11. Listen - People (4.13)
  12. Speak - People (4.12)
  13. Use my brain - Data (4.09)
  14. Work with numbers, compute - Data (4.03)
  15. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.00)
  16. Develop, improve - Data (3.97)
  17. Imagine - Data (3.97)
  18. Advise - People (3.95)
  19. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.94)
  20. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.94)
  21. Negotiate, resolve conflicts - People (3.80)
  22. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.75)
  23. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.75)
  24. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.75)
  25. Organize, classify - Data (3.75)
  26. Coordinate - People (3.70)
  27. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.63)
  28. Systematize, prioritize - Data (3.62)
  29. Instruct - People (3.50)
  30. Assess, evaluate, treat - People (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Reading Comprehension (4.12)
  2. Speaking (4.12)
  3. Persuasion (4.12)
  4. Active Listening (4.00)
  5. Judgment and Decision Making (4.00)
  6. Social Perceptiveness (4.00)
  7. Critical Thinking (3.88)
  8. Writing (3.75)
  9. Service Orientation (3.62)
  10. Complex Problem Solving (3.62)
  11. Systems Analysis (3.62)
  12. Time Management (3.62)
  13. Active Learning (3.50)
  14. Coordination (3.50)
  15. Negotiation (3.50)
  16. Instructing (3.50)
  17. Systems Evaluation (3.50)
  1. Oral Expression (4.25)
  2. Oral Comprehension (4.13)
  3. Written Comprehension (4.13)
  4. Speech Recognition (4.13)
  5. Speech Clarity (4.00)
  6. Problem Sensitivity (3.88)
  7. Deductive Reasoning (3.88)
  8. Inductive Reasoning (3.88)
  9. Written Expression (3.75)
  10. Fluency of Ideas (3.75)
  11. Information Ordering (3.75)
  12. Near Vision (3.63)
  13. Originality (3.50)
  14. Category Flexibility (3.50)
  1. Cooperation (4.60)
  2. Initiative (4.52)
  3. Independence (4.40)
  4. Persistence (4.39)
  5. Achievement/Effort (4.36)
  6. Dependability (4.35)
  7. Attention to Detail (4.34)
  8. Integrity (4.24)
  9. Stress Tolerance (4.15)
  10. Self Control (4.13)
  11. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.10)
  12. Analytical Thinking (4.09)
  13. Leadership (4.00)
  14. Concern for Others (3.94)
  15. Innovation (3.64)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Getting Information (4.78)
  2. Selling or Influencing Others (4.76)
  3. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (4.69)
  4. Interacting With Computers (4.63)
  5. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.52)
  6. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.41)
  7. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.38)
  8. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (4.27)
  9. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.20)
  10. Training and Teaching Others (4.15)
  11. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.09)
  12. Analyzing Data or Information (4.03)
  13. Thinking Creatively (3.97)
  14. Processing Information (3.96)
  15. Provide Consultation and Advice to Others (3.95)
  16. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.88)
  17. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (3.80)
  18. Developing Objectives and Strategies (3.76)
  19. Scheduling Work and Activities (3.70)
  20. Assisting and Caring for Others (3.65)
  21. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.62)
  22. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (3.52)
  23. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.50)
  24. Coaching and Developing Others (3.50)
  1. Read Blueprints (4.78)
  2. Read Schematics (4.78)
  3. Obtain Information From Individuals (4.78)
  4. Read Technical Drawings (4.78)
  5. Sell Products Or Services (4.76)
  6. Conduct Sales Presentations (4.76)
  7. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Data (4.63)
  8. Resolve Engineering Or Science Problems (4.52)
  9. Use Intuitive Judgment For Engineering Analyses (4.52)
  10. Use Drafting Or Mechanical Drawing Techniques (4.38)
  11. Use Interpersonal Communication Techniques (4.38)
  12. Use Knowledge Of Sales Contracts (4.38)
  13. Use Scientific Research Methodology (4.38)
  14. Use Technical Regulations For Engineering Problems (4.38)
  15. Use Sales Techniques (4.38)
  16. Use Knowledge Of Metric System (4.38)
  17. Use Telephone Communication Techniques (4.38)
  18. Explain Products To Customer Representatives (4.27)
  19. Explain Complex Mathematical Information (4.27)
  20. Conduct Training For Personnel (4.15)
  21. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (4.09)
  22. Understand Engineering Data Or Reports (4.09)
  23. Evaluate Costs Of Engineering Projects (4.03)
  24. Evaluate Engineering Data (4.03)
  25. Conduct Land Surveys (4.03)
  26. Improve Test Devices Or Techniques In Manufacturing, Industrial Or Engineering Setting (3.97)
  27. Calculate Rates For Organization's Products Or Services (3.96)
  28. Advise Clients Regarding Engineering Problems (3.95)
  29. Arrange For Trial Installations Of Equipment (3.70)
  30. Bid Engineering, Construction Or Extraction Projects (3.52)
  31. Estimate Time Or Cost For Installation, Repair, Or Construction Projects (3.52)
  32. Estimate Cost For Engineering Projects (3.52)
  33. Estimate Time Needed For Project (3.52)
  34. Evaluate Product Quality For Sales Activities (3.50)