Good first job, make good money, horrible management style - Sales Engineer Keyence Employee Review

3.0
1 Mar 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Good pay, outside sales experience right out of college, good products, awesome training program, fun coworkers.

Cons

Micro manage!!!! Horrible customer experience (customers hate keyence sales engineers because they call them every single day), hard to move up if you don't do exactly what the managers want (100+ phone calls per day and 12+ demos per week). You can be the top sales achiever and you'll never be promoted if you don't bug the sh** out of your customers.

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5.0
19 May 2026
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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

Its a tough job and a lot of work and long hours. You need to deal with customers constantly through a lot of virtual support.

3.0
14 May 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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