Direct sales rep. - Sales Engineer Keyence Employee Review

4.0
Nov 16, 2016
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Pros

I like working for a company with such high standards for how I am to represent them. I like that customers generally know us reps to be very knowledgeable, dependable, and expect us to provide the best technology to solve their applications. I like that incentives are mostly in the form of money/pay rather than awards. Keyence does a lot to show us where they are saving money to add it to our pay. I like the independence that I have to do my job as I see fit. Very little to no micromanagement.

Cons

It's very difficult to know how you are getting paid. The pay structure is very complicated. But as many times as I wonder why the number came out lower than I expected are the times where the number is higher than I expected. It just needs to be more transparent.

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5.0
Jun 11, 2026
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Pros

Great company, good career progression, no outside hiring besides entry roles

Cons

Car travel heavy, they want you to be open for relocations accross the country

3.0
May 14, 2026
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Pros

Fast paced work environment. CRM is the best I have ever had access to. Data tracking and sales insight is top notch. The regional director for TSS in Michigan/Indiana is great to work under. Leads are easily available, the product is great and it’s easy to get in the door places.

Cons

Metrics are more focused on quantity over quality. Frequently working 50+ hour weeks. Too many reps per territory and it can create a negative perception. Bonus structure vs straight commission is frusterating. Clear advancement structure however being ranked against peers with different sales targets in frusterating. Feels like a turn and burn type of mentality towards sales reps.

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