Amazing product, effective training... old japanese school culture! - Sales Engineer Keyence Employee Review

4.0
Sep 8, 2018
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Pros

The product is amazing and their business model is really effective. They focus on customer service and train their sales people to be intelligent organize sharks. You are booking 15 appointments with customers per week and finding opportunities not only for your product division but for your coworkers's one. The money is decent and you are surrounded by very smart and talented people. You feel secure in a very stable and growing company where I think you could wait for your retirement if you want.

Cons

Me as a gay person, didn't feel comfortable within their culture. It feels like a macho club where outside of the work they talk about women, whorehouses and soccer. It didn't feel inclusive at all to minorities. When I got hired there were only three women out of 100+ sales representatives and two of them were hired when I was hired. Maybe it has to do with the fact that there are more male engineers than female but still, I was sad every day at work.

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5.0
May 19, 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

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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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