It’s a great company to learn from many other companies and industries because of the interaction. - Sales Engineer Keyence Employee Review

3.0
May 8, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Growing fast as a sales engineer, learning multiple manufacturing processes and negotiation, it is well paid at the beginning or overall considering the market.

Cons

Regularly takes a long time to grow and upgrade to a new position, very Japanese sales systematic way of doing things very uptight, sometimes clashing its culture about how to pursue a sales versus affiliate’s country idiosyncrasy. First two years, in love with the company, after thar almost all shows some lack of motivation. Regularly between 2 to 4 years into the company people look for other jobs unless becoming managers which are only a few.

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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
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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