It takes a certain type of person - Sales Engineer Keyence Employee Review

3.0
Feb 24, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

If you’re competitive, love “the grind,” and are cool with being constantly under the scrutiny of metrics (hitting sales call goal, making phone calls, hitting quota) then theres a lot of pros. They wont fire you unless you SUCK or cheat/lie, solid work life balance considering you arent at an office all day, good benefits, good pay, great training and youre super higherable after a year or two here.

Cons

If you get caught in a management structure where no one above you will be leaving/moving up anytime soon, it can be really hard to get promoted. Company is very slow to change and very much follows Japanese values. Considers very little input from employees. There is a strong feeling that the “secret sauce” works and there is no reason to change it, despite the high turnover at this company. Lots of people spend 2 years here then leave, but the people who dont leave find themselves ina really solid groove where they can sort of sleep walk through the job and make solid money. Bad maternity/paternity. Have heard from women at the company that its a mans world here.

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5.0
Jun 11, 2026
Recommend
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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
Recommend
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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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