Terrible Company - Sales Engineer Keyence Employee Review

1.0
Jul 6, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

The money, if you want more than £30k early in your career you will get it here if you can last more than 2 years.

Cons

Everything except the money. I would not work for this company again in my career for no amount of money. I "got out" just in time. They work you on a Monday on the phones like a sweat shop (Credit car centre) 8:30am to 5:00pm (Clocking in card and you have to justify your toilet and coffee breaks). Then they work you on the road doing ridiculous hours (You have to "arrive" at your customers before 8:30am even if they are 200 miles away and leave your last customer after 5pm) with unrealistic targets. Then your back in the office (Again, even if it is 200 miles from your house) on a Friday again 8:30am to 5:00pm. If you do hit target, they will find some fault to belittle you - for example "You have not sent enough brochures out this month" or "Even though you doubled your turnover, your call rate is less than last month - sort it out". Never happy and always demanding. I have been in the industry with 3 similar companies now for over 15 years so I am not just "bitter" I talk from experience.

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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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