EPISODE · Nov 8, 2024 · 21 MIN
From Implementation expertise to sales engineering leadership - Karthik's journey and insights
from Coffee with Sales Engineers · host Sachin Wadhawan
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Coffee with Sales Engineers, we meet Karthik Pannamaneni, an experienced sales engineering leader. Karthik shares his 20+ year journey in sales engineering, discussing how he became an SE by chance and later transitioned into leadership. The conversation delves into his philosophy on being hands-on, building great SE/AE relationships, and the importance of customer-centricity. Additionally, Karthik talks about his role in managing both pre-sales and post-sales teams, emphasizing operational excellence and the convergence of these functions. Tune in for valuable insights on SE leadership, mentoring, and aligning sales and engineering efforts for optimal customer success.00:39 Karthik's Journey into Sales Engineering03:29 Transitioning from SE to SE Leader06:27 Hands-On Leadership in Sales Engineering08:48 Managing Pre-Sales and Post-Sales Teams16:05 AE and SE Relationship Dynamics21:23 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Coffee with Sales Engineers, we meet Karthik Pannamaneni, an experienced sales engineering leader. Karthik shares his 20+ year journey in sales engineering, discussing how he became an SE by chance and later transitioned into leadership. The conversation delves into his philosophy on being hands-on, building great SE/AE relationships, and the importance of customer-centricity. Additionally, Karthik talks about his role in managing both pre-sales and post-sa...
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From Implementation expertise to sales engineering leadership - Karthik's journey and insights
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