Business Development Graduate - Summer 2027

Position: Business Development Graduate

Locations: Uxbridge, Birmingham, Manchester, or Newcastle

Start Date: Summer 2027

Kickstart your career in sales with a global market leader.

Are you an ambitious graduate ready to launch a commercial career with a global technology leader? At KEYENCE you’ll take ownership of your career from day one. Our Business Development Graduate role is a fast-paced, high-reward entry into consultative field sales, giving you an opportunity to become the CEO of your own territory.

What you’ll be doing

• Territory management: visit customers, manage accounts and win business through product demonstrations and expert consultative selling.
• Field / office split: typically 3 field days (client visits & demos) and 2 office days (prospecting, follow-ups, pipeline management).
• Training & development: begin with an intensive induction combining classroom training and on-the-job mentoring, followed by structured development in sales, leadership and management.
• Collaboration: work closely with your team and cross-functional experts to deliver tailored solutions and exceed customer expectations.

What we offer

• Competitive starting salary: £33,000 + location allowance
• Quarterly bonus programme — guaranteed minimum £5,000 in Year 1
• Company car (business and personal use)
• Private healthcare (dental, optical, audiology) and subsidised gym membership
• Advanced company pension with Aviva
• Life and critical illness cover
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Fully expensed travel & accommodation for work
• Laptop and mobile phone provided

Who you are

• A degree in any discipline
• Highly motivated, resilient, and target-driven with a commercial mindset
• Strong communicator able to build rapport with technical and commercial stakeholders
• Full UK driving licence
• Eligible to work in the UK by Summer 2027

Why KEYENCE?

Founded in 1974, KEYENCE leads the automation and control industry with cutting-edge solutions across Sensors, Vision, Measurement, Safety, and Microscopes. We serve most major industries worldwide and continue to grow through our Direct Sales model, innovation, and a culture of internal promotion — every manager at KEYENCE has been promoted from within.

Applications reviewed on a rolling basis — early applications encouraged. Interviews will commence from October 2026. KEYENCE is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Job Types

Full-time, Permanent, Graduate

Pay

From £33,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Company car
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance

Education

• Bachelor's (required)

Licence/Certification

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorization

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location

Hybrid remote in Manchester