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KEYENCE France

Industrial automation technology supplier

Junior Technical Sales Representative

Full-TimePosted on 10/2/2026
€40k - €47k/yr+ Variable compensation + Company vehicle
Junior
Bachelor's
Nantes, France
HybridTwo days per week at the agency and three days in the field; no telework. The territory includes overnight travel one to two nights per week on average.

About the job

Requirements
  • A minimum Bac+3 to Bac+5 level in Commerce or Engineering.
  • A valid category B driving license.
  • Ability to think quickly, sell effectively, and adapt to changing situations.
  • Passion, honesty, logic, flexibility, willingness to learn, and strong commercial motivation.
  • Interest in the industrial sector.
Responsibilities
  • Identify opportunities among a broad range of industrial clients.
  • Demonstrate products and provide innovative solutions to clients.
  • Present and defend commercial offers to technical stakeholders and decision-makers.
  • Close business deals and follow up with clients while ensuring their satisfaction.
  • Cover an assigned territory, with an average of one to two overnight stays per week.
  • Work two days per week at the agency and three days in the field.
  • Complete the recruitment process, including video prequalification, recruitment interviews, and a recruitment day with commercial managers.

About the company

KEYENCE France is the French operation of an industrial automation technology company. The company supplies sensors, machine-vision systems, measurement equipment, microscopes, marking systems, and technical support. It serves manufacturers, engineers, laboratories, and production teams. Its operating model centers on direct technical sales and application support organized around a broad automation product portfolio. Teams work across sales engineering, applications, customer support, logistics, marketing, and corporate operations. The organization combines industrial automation expertise with practical delivery for manufacturing teams.

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What believers are saying

  • KEYENCE France is hiring 30 roles, signaling sales expansion across France.
  • September 2026 shows new AI vision systems and MICRONORA appearances in France.
  • FY2026 revenue rose 10.4%, and Q1 FY2027 sales jumped 32.8%.

What critics are saying

  • Cognex, SICK, Omron, and Datalogic compress Keyence pricing in French factories.
  • AI-native subscription inspection vendors erode Keyence's turnkey hardware advantage by 2027.
  • If Europe standardizes on Cognex-Omron ecosystems, KEYENCE France becomes a thin sales satellite.

What makes KEYENCE France unique

  • Direct field engineers in Lyon, Massy, and Toulouse shorten factory trials and purchases.
  • September 2026 launches added AI vision, 3D microscopy, and laser profiling.
  • Keyence's 51% FY2026 operating margin funds relentless product and field-force investment.

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