Amazing opportunities terrible worklife balance - Sales Applications Engineer Keyence Employee Review

3.0
24 Dec 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Disciplined environment Work culture is very professional with no one trying to bring you down kr get in your way. Great place for freshers to learn a lot initially. The industry exposure is vast!

Cons

Micromanaged! Too strict in terms of the process (documentations, reports, targets achieved etc) Sometimes it seems simply too monotonous to just complete the process for the sake of it even though the target may have been achieved. You have to drive/travel a lot! And I mean a lot, for someone who loves to travel to different places this is a great job but if you need a peaceful life and spend time with your friends and family then this could be challenging. There's no fixed hours of work! The management just wants you to stay at office or simply go on sales calls even though it may not be needed anymore (could achieved already). In short Work life balance is terrible

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5.0
19 May 2026
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Pros

Great training program, and good mix of roles. You wear a lot of hats at this job which prepares you well for your career. Business and technically focused, and a real product expert type of role.

Cons

Its a tough job and a lot of work and long hours. You need to deal with customers constantly through a lot of virtual support.

3.0
14 May 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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