Keyence is a world leader in Sensors, Safety, Vision, Measurement and Microscopes. Founded in Japan in 1974, Keyence has experienced rapid growth and is now turning over more than $8 billion global sales per year. We also operate on over 50% profit due to our Direct Sales model!
We have been listed on Forbes “The World’s Most Innovative Companies” Top 100 every year since its inception and we have over 300,000 clients worldwide, including the main blue chip manufacturers.
This is KEYENCE
KEYENCE has flourished into a global leader in the industrial automation industry. We have rapidly expanded to 220 offices in 46 countries and serve over 300,000 customers residing in 110 countries.
We are looking for technical graduates with excellent problem-solving and communication skills to join our Application Engineering team.
Job Specification:
Provide product and application support for customers both off-site and on-site
Provide continued support for Sales Engineers
Test and create reports for technical applications
Launch new products to sales teams by giving presentations, demonstrations and tests
Plan, design, develop and deliver trainings on existing products
Control preparation, management and fixing of demonstration equipment for Sales Engineers
Develop, update and disseminate technical guides and tips in order to increase the knowledge and skill level of the sales force via company intranet and/or electronic newsletters
May need to assist salespeople with on-site presentations to customers, as and when needed
Proactively identify areas to improve department operation efficiency and initiate projects to achieve such improvements
Understand and observe company/department policies and procedures
Develop, proofread and modify all new product release materials such as product literature, technical and sales manual, training manual through coordination with the parent company
Attending and supporting marketing exhibitions
You will be expected to travel at least two days per month (with overnight stays) across the UK and Ireland for customer support and development of the sales team.
Personal Attributes
Ability to communicate complex ideas in a concise manner
Strong public speaking skill
Ability to organise and prioritise diverse set of projects, tasks and activities for timely completion
Must be able to work as part of a team
Analytical skill to identify the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data on separate parts
Integrity – job requires appropriate handling of confidential, sensitive information
Qualifications
Degree educated in an engineering or technical discipline
Placement/year in industry preferred
Must be eligible to work in the UK
Must have a full driving licence, valid in the UK
Package
Starting Salary - £33,000 + Area Allowance (£2,700 per annum)
(This means that we will supply feedback if requested after an interview.)
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Can I use AI to apply?
KEYENCE do not use AI at any stage of the recruitment process. We appreciate that AI may be useful, but please make sure to focus on the communicative soft skills that we value in our company that cannot be created by AI.
