<50% Employee Retention - Anonymous employee Keyence Employee Review

1.0
Oct 4, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Sensors and other products are top in the industry

Cons

Japanese culture Poor company structure No free thinking, the Keyence way or no way Poor bonus scheme with no incentive to overachieve Keyence are more concerned about the sales achievement month by month than employee satisfaction and customer service Arrive at 08:31 and you will be completing a late form, you are back in school Poor social aspect 1,000's of KPI's 70hr+ working weeks are expected

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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

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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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