The SALES ASSOCIATE PROGRAM is your opportunity to use your degree as a ticket to learn solution-based sales. At Keyence, you will work in a highly professional and fast-paced office an average of two days a week, while three days a week you will visit manufacturers in your sales territory so that you can work face-to-face on solving their applications.

In the Sales Associate Program you will receive the training necessary to become an entry-level direct sales professional.  Sales Associates enter a 4 to 6 month program consisting of classroom training, on-the-job training, and a mentorship program.  While our products are highly technical, you will receive the training necessary to become an expert on our products, solving customer applications, and conducting successful sales calls.  Upon completion of the program you will be promoted to a Sales Executive responsible for your own sales territory. 

During the training program, you will be chosen for one of our many sales offices throughout the country.  Your placement will be primarily determined by our business needs, though your preferences will be taken into account. 

Responsibilities and Duties

• Attend a minimum of four weeks of product and application training at our Keyence Career Development Institute.
• Develop thorough understanding of Keyence products and applications through 4 to 6 months of classes, seminars, and on-the-job training.
• 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 customer 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 an average of three days a week and work successfully in a wide variety of manufacturing environments.  

Requirements and Qualifications

• Four-year college degree or a minimum of 1 – 2 years of technical sales experience.
• 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 desire to make a measurable contribution to Keyence's success.
• Willingness to better yourself through our intensive training, mentorship, and coaching programs.
• Willingness to travel 60% of the time, including the possibility of overnight travel.
• Relocation flexibility.