Entry-Level Technical Sales Representative

KEYENCE CORPORATION; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary range

Performance bonus

World-class training

Benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

KEYENCE CORPORATION is hiring an entry-level Technical Sales Representative for multiple U.S. locations. This outside sales role focuses on meeting clients on-site, understanding needs, and delivering cutting-edge automation solutions.

Training is provided as part of a global leader in quality and factory automation. You’ll travel up to 60%+, visit customer sites, and collaborate with regional offices to meet growth targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or associate degree with 4+ years military experience).
• Strong work ethic and a passion for learning.
• Flexibility and critical thinking to adapt to customer challenges.
• Willingness to travel (60%+), including overnight.
• Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle.
• Ability to lift and transport demo equipment (35–85 lbs.) to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Become an expert in our industry-leading products and solutions.
• Prospect new business through cold calls, leads, and collaboration with sales team.
• Conduct on-site consultations and product demonstrations to expand our business.
• Collaborate with your local sales office for development and to exceed sales goals.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Willingness to travel

Flexibility

Critical thinking

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s with 4+ years military experience

Job description

Join KEYENCE as a Technical Sales Representative

Training Classes Begin January or July 2027

Multiple U.S. Locations | Entry-Level | Full-Time

Are you ready to launch your career with one of the world’s most innovative companies? KEYENCE is looking for driven, goal-oriented individuals to join our Technical Sales Team. Whether you're a recent graduate or early in your career, this is your opportunity to grow with a global leader in automation and technology.

What You’ll Do

As a Technical Sales Representative, you’ll be the face of KEYENCE—meeting customers on-site, understanding their needs, and delivering cutting‑edge solutions that drive real business results. This is an outside sales position with most of your time focused on:

• Become an expert in our industry‑leading products and solutions
• Prospect new business through cold calls, leads, and collaboration with sales team
• Conduct on‑site consultations and product demonstrations to expand our business
• Collaborate with your local sales office for development and to exceed sales goals

Location Flexibility

Choose up to two preferred office locations when you apply—we’ll do our best to place you where you want to be. You’ll work within a regional territory, not nationwide.

What We Offer

• Base Salary: $53,940 – $80,760 (based on location)
• Performance Bonus Target: $24,000 annually (performance based), paid quarterly
• World‑Class Training: Paid, hands‑on training and on‑the‑job mentorship
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K match, ~4 weeks PTO in first full year
• Career Growth: Promote‑from‑within culture with base and bonus increases

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree (or Associate’s and 4+ years military experience)
• Strong work ethic and a passion for learning
• Flexibility and critical thinking skills to adapt to customer challenges
• Willingness to travel (60%+), including overnight
• Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle
• Ability to lift and transport demo equipment (35–85 lbs.) into customer sites

Why KEYENCE?

• Recognized by Forbes as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies
• A global leader in factory automation and quality assurance solutions
• Operating profit of over 40% for 25 consecutive years
• A culture that invests in your success from day one

KEYENCE is an at‑will, Equal Opportunity Employer.