Keyence reviews

Essentially all the negatives of typical Japanese work culture. Expect everyone to work as hard as a salesman and bonus was significantly and consistently below the expected payout regardless of performance. Perfection is the expectation- mistakes are weighted very negatively against you compared with the positive weight of things done well. No real upward mobility- only reserved for sales. Only internal hires/college graduates so employees don't question treatment.

Numbers above all else, you could be over quota every quarter but still be ranked lower and paid less if you aren't hitting all of their activity metrics (phone calls, sales calls, leads, new contact entry, internal leads, and more). Establishing credibility with customers is incredibly difficult because Keyence has a very high turnover and customers meet a new rep pretty much every year. You will be sharing your territory with sales people from other product lines which results in the customers not wanting to meet with you because they are already meeting with and receiving calls from 5-6 other keyence reps. Most people burn out and leave within 2 years, one guy from my office didn't even stick around for a month after training.