Great place to work in a growing industry - Anonymous employee Keyence Employee Review

4.0
22 Feb 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Keyence has been a great place to work since I have started a few years ago. There has definitely been a noticeable difference in the company culture shift from a couple of years ago, including new updated offices, providing tools we need to do our job better from the road, holiday parties/holiday gift card bonus, and more relaxed office culture while still maintaining a professional environment.. The pay is fantastic, and one can easily make over 100k within 2 years depending on the office location and your sales performance. Work life balance has also been improved.

Cons

Keyence has been on an aggressive hiring spree these past two years. Although we are continuously growing year after year, territories are shrinking dramatically, and it can certainly limit how many sales calls you can go on (expected to go on same amount with half the companies once your territory is split with a new salesperson hired). It also does not help that there are probably 8 different people covering the same area in various divisions all calling the same customer at the same time, which can get a bit annoying (for the sales people and the customer).

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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
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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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