Paid to stay - District Sales Manger Keyence Employee Review

3.0
9 Oct 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Keyence is one of the top companies in its league. Best training, best product, and top pay.

Cons

The expectations are drawn from a Japanese culture. Work = life You are highly paid, but expected to work incredibly hard to hit high metrics in order to “meet expectations”. In a sales manager position you will work three jobs and at the end of a review cycle, you will either have you pay decrease or you worked 100 hours a week and get a small $3000 a year pay increase. Middle management here is expected to be the workhorse of the organization, You trade your job security for your life People are promoted into manager and director positions based on sales result but many of their are terrible managers and directors.

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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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Business outlook

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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