Japanese way of working not for everyone - Senior Sales Engineer Keyence Employee Review

3.0
Mar 6, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Experience - Prestige product - International sales - Direct sales - Technical Skill-up

Cons

Life/work ration 20-80% - salary and benefits dont reflect actual time you spend in company by hard work - demotiovational (higher budgets, demands, every half year, no benefits or salary increase - absolute lack of communication with management or HR - nobody cares about your feedback or opinion.

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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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