Unstructured management and feel as though you're expendable - Senior Sales Engineer Keyence Employee Review

2.0
Dec 3, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Job Security, Christmas Party, Basic knowledge in Engineering and the training is provided

Cons

Bonus is not great. You do not get valued upon the work you put in compared to people who don't put any work in. You feel expendable and anyone who leaves is dead to the company. Management can be very strange as they only promote within based on time (even if you have experience beforehand which is never a factor) and so it is only Keyence's way. No management training is provided to anyone from an outside source. Even when you sell well, for some reason, you are questioned more in most circumstances and do not feel valued or appreciated. Also do not ask for any help with your personal life as Keyence is life. Not too sociable within the office.

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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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