Advanced Wearable Products | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

PersuasionSpeakingCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSocial PerceptivenessJudgment and Decision MakingNegotiation

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceSales and MarketingEngineering and TechnologyEnglish LanguageMathematics

Abilities

Oral ExpressionSpeech ClarityOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionWritten ExpressionProblem SensitivityInformation Ordering

Tasks

Develop, present, or respond to proposals for specific customer requirements, including request for
Collaborate with sales teams to understand customer requirements, to promote the sale of company pro
Create sales or service contracts for products or services.

Technology

Enterprise resource planning ERP softwareData base user interface and query softwareExpert system softwareData base management system softwareWeb platform development software

Tools

Desktop computersLaptop computersMainframe computersPersonal computers

Work Values

AchievementWorking ConditionsRelationshipsRecognitionIndependenceSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium41-9031.00	Sales Engineers	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)

Complex RFP responses — lead the full development and delivery of industry-specific technical proposals autonomously, addressing non-standard customer requirements across multiple verticals.
Customer and engineering consultation — independently assess advanced equipment needs and architect system configurations that meet unique operational and regulatory constraints.
Contract negotiation — finalize sales and service agreements for high-value accounts by balancing technical, commercial, and legal considerations without supervisory review.
Product configuration strategy — design and validate customized solutions for complex client environments, drawing on deep knowledge of the full product portfolio.
Technology intelligence — synthesize broad market intelligence on emerging technologies, competitor roadmaps, and industry trends to shape proactive account strategies.
Cross-functional sales support — serve as the primary technical resource for the sales team on high-priority pursuits, guiding solution design from qualification through close.
Resale opportunity leadership — identify, structure, and drive resale channels to meet or exceed annual revenue targets with full ownership of the opportunity pipeline.
Systems analysis and evaluation — apply structured methods to assess customer infrastructure gaps and recommend integrated solutions that align with long-term business objectives.
Executive-level presentations — deliver technically credible and persuasive proposals to C-suite and engineering decision-makers at major commercial or industrial accounts.
ERP and advanced analytics tools — leverage enterprise platforms and database query software to generate insights that guide territory planning and forecasting decisions.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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