At Keyence, Sales Professionals split their time working in a highly professional, fast-paced environment, and visiting manufacturers to problem solve face-to-face. The Technical Sales Development Program is your opportunity to become a direct sales professional through classroom training, on-the-job learning, and mentorship.

• Attend product and application training at our Keyence Career Development Institute.

• Develop a thorough understanding of Keyence products and applications.

• Work with experienced salespeople to develop sales skills through real life examples and role-plays.

• Satisfactorily complete mentorship program providing sales training and an overview of Keyence’s culture of success.

• Provide technical consultation and service to customers to help solve their applications using Keyence’s products.  

• Demonstrate a high degree of flexibility in adapting to Keyence’s expectations and the challenges customers present you.

• Travel to customer locations three days a week and work successfully in a wide variety of manufacturing environments.

• Four-year college degree.

• Interest and aptitude to master Keyence’s highly technical products.

• Interest in working in manufacturing environments.

• Excellent presentation, oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to listen and pro-actively react to customer questions and requests.

• Goal-oriented and extremely hard working with a desire to make a measurable contribution to Keyence’s success.

• Desire to better yourself through our intensive training, mentorship, engaged management, and pro-active, process-oriented sales approach.

• Understand and abide by all company policies and procedures: including professional dress code, punctuality, attendance, and sales process policies.

• Willingness to travel 60% of the time, including the possibility of overnight travel.

• Ability to lift and carry 35~ 85 lbs. of demonstration equipment in and out of vehicles onto a dolly.

• Position requires the use of a personal vehicle.  A Larger vehicle may be required dependent on product line equipment size. 

• Must have a valid driver’s license at all times.

• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 401k + company match
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Vacation + Personal Time
• Paid Holidays
• Business Cell Phone + Laptop

As a leading supplier of sensors, measuring systems, laser markers, microscopes, and machine vision systems worldwide, KEYENCE is at the forefront of factory automation. We strive to develop innovative and reliable products to meet the needs of our customers in every manufacturing industry.

In addition to our world-class products, KEYENCE offers a full range of services to further assist our customers. Our technically trained direct sales force is able to solve tough applications and answer technical questions about our products. We also provide fast shipping so customers can improve their processes as quickly as possible.

KEYENCE is dedicated to adding value to our customers by combining superior technology with unparalleled support.