Get in and get out - Sales Engineer Keyence Employee Review

2.0
May 31, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-good paycheck initially -solid products

Cons

Where to start… - office and company culture is horrible, you can tell no one wants to be there -lots and lots of metrics and micromanagement, even if you hit goal, if you don’t hit every metric, it’s not good enough -unrealistic metrics and goals on activity/goal leading to most reps fudging numbers to get by -commission structure is very complicated and difficult to understand and not very lucrative -very high turnover rate which everyone knows about but isn’t addressed by the company -minimal work from home -office is essentially a call center 7:30-5:00, phone calls all day, don’t expect to ever leave early even if all your work is done with -expect to drive 300-600 miles a week, therefore not much work life balance -base pay is good initially but low pay rises so eventually it’s below market

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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
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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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