Technical Sales Representative (Entry Level)

KEYENCE CANADA Company Overview

Founded in Japan in 1974, KEYENCE Corporation has become a leading force in industrial automation technologies, serving over 350,000 customers in 110 countries worldwide.

KEYENCE has a global network of 250 direct sales offices in 46 countries, with annual sales of $6.49 billion and 12,286 employees worldwide. KEYENCE Canada was established in 2004 with offices in Mississauga, Montreal, Windsor, and soon opening an office in Burnaby. We are actively hiring to grow our business and cultivate existing markets.

At KEYENCE, we offer a diverse range of manufacturers access to advanced automation technologies. We pride ourselves on a highly trained, direct sales force and dedicated support staff, delivering professional, consultative sales and support.

The Opportunity for You

The Technical Sales Representative position with KEYENCE Canada is an opportunity to learn consultative, application-based sales. We provide an established continuous training and mentoring program to develop the knowledge and skills for success.

Our sales professionals work in a highly professional and fast-paced environment, with an average of 2 in-office days per week. You will visit manufacturers and clients onsite within an assigned territory. We offer face-to-face consultations to help solve customers’ critical quality control, reliability, research and development applications. KEYENCE products are highly technical; you will receive training to become an expert, solving applications and conducting proactive sales consultations.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide technical consultation and service to customers to help solve their applications using KEYENCE products in various industries. Advise and promote selection of the most appropriate products/services for their application.
• Travel to customer locations 3 days per week and successfully sell products into a wide variety of manufacturing and related industries.
• Provide technical consultation and service to customers to help solve their applications, selecting and promoting the proper company products/services for their application.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Excellent presentation, oral and written communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree (Engineering is an asset)
• Ability to listen and proactively respond to customer questions and requests
• Goal oriented and hardworking with a desire to contribute to KEYENCE Canada’s success
• Desire to grow through intensive training, mentorship, supportive management, and a proactive, process-oriented sales approach
• Willingness to travel 60% of the time, including potential overnight travel
• Must have own vehicle and a valid driver’s license

Why Work for KEYENCE

• Recognized by Forbes – World’s Top 100 as “Most Innovative” company for 8 years in a row
• Entry-level hiring with opportunities to develop sales expertise and career
• Competitive compensation
• Health coverage for you and your family (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Two weeks starting vacation
• Paid shut-down period over winter holidays
• Paid training period (3 months) and ongoing development program
• Fully paid travel expenses
• Group RRSP plan after 6 months with KEYENCE
• Great work-life balance – Hybrid work arrangement

Supplementary Information

Position requires the ability to lift and carry 30-90 lbs of demonstration equipment, and to work in customer facilities with or without reasonable onsite accommodations. Incumbents must be flexible to manufacturing environments and abide by safety regulations in offices and customer locations, including wearing safety equipment when required.

KEYENCE Canada is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment and provides equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, color, place of origin, ancestry, citizenship, nationality, ethnic origin, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this online application, please fax your request to (905)366-1122.