The salary is not worth it, especially for your health - Sales Engineer Keyence Employee Review

1.0
24 Feb 2019
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Pros

I would say it is nothing considered as pros, since at Vietnam the salary that keyence paid is not that high compare to the other branch on over the world, it's like we just be able to make around $10k/year, so that is totally not that high compare to the market. 3. No culture, it like Game of Throne in there, don't go in

Cons

A lot of cons that I have to say. 1. The dangerous, even though the traffic condition in Vietnam is hell of the chaos rubbish, we still have to go "Sales Call" 3 times/ week, in which we have to travel a really long distance that can take up to about 400km travel per day. And the worst thing is that we have to go in the morning, at about 6-7am and get back to the office at 6pm in order to attend the mundane meeting with your bosses! (which are the very stoic Japanese people that you think you could just only see them on the movie). So how could we do all of that, well, overtime, overtime a lot so that we can catch up with this. 2. No work life balance, as I mentioned above, nothing that can consider Work life balance in this office. Not working overtime, you considered an improper worker. Not making enough 60 calls/day? You will not be offered another contract next year.

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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
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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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