Sr. Sales Engineer - Senior Sales Engineer Keyence Employee Review

3.0
26 May 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Excellent technical learning opportunities. Great first "real job" for someone right out of college. Starting salary is strong for a young person. You will learn skills that will help you succeed for the rest of your career.

Cons

Keyence will consume your entire life. 60 hours a week is the minimum. You'll average 40k-50k miles per year on your car (don't worry they pay for your car). If you get in @ 7:30AM you're late. If you leave at 5:00 people will give you dirty looks. Every day. You'll post HUGE growth numbers that would blow any other company away and make your their rock star, and then get crap over not going to enough "new customers" or "target customers." This place will give micromanagement a new name.

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5.0
11 Jun 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
14 May 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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