Entry-Level Technical Sales Representative

Multiple U.S. locations | Entry-level | Full-time

About the role

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 becoming an expert in our industry-leading products and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Prospect new business through cold calls, leads, and collaboration with the 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
• Travel 60%+ of the time, including overnight stays
• Lift and transport demo equipment (35–85 lbs.) into customer sites

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or Associate’s degree and 4+ years of military experience)
• Strong work ethic and a passion for learning
• Flexibility and critical thinking skills to adapt to customer challenges
• Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle

Pay

Base Salary: $53,940 – $80,760 (based on location)

Performance Bonus Target: $24,000 annually (performance-based), paid quarterly

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401K match
• ~4 weeks of PTO in the first full year
• Paid, hands-on training and on-the-job mentorship

Why KEYENCE?

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

Training classes begin January or July 2027. 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.