Pathetic - Sales Applications Engineer Keyence Employee Review

1.0
May 24, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

1. Reimbursement claims are good. 2. Some days you don't wanna kill yourself.

Cons

Don't have enough words to contain my disappointment. 1. No work life balance 2. Long work hours 3. Poor appraisal policy. Very slow promotions 4. Work culture is very depressing. They just expect you to put your head down and work for 10 hours straight. 5. Extremely rigid structure, no flexibility in terms of timing, leaves or any other thing.

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5.0
May 19, 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
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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