Entry-Level Technical Sales Representative

KEYENCE Corporation; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World-Class Training

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401

4 weeks PTO ~

Job summary

KEYENCE Corporation is seeking a Technical Sales Representative to join its field-based team. The role involves meeting customers on-site, understanding needs, and delivering cutting-edge automation solutions that drive real business results.

You'll become an expert in our solutions, prospect new business, conduct on-site consultations and demos, and collaborate with local offices to exceed sales goals. Opportunities include paid training and extensive mentorship within a growth-focused

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or Associate's and 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.) into 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

Driver's license

Owns personal vehicle

Lift and transport demos

Flexibility & critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

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 worlds 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

Ready to make an impact?

KEYENCE is an at-will, Equal Opportunity Employer.