Business Development Graduate

Cooper & Hall Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car*

Private Healthcare*

Pension Scheme

Life & Critical Illness Cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Fully Expensed Business Travel & Accom

Laptop & Mobile Phone Provided

Job summary

KEYENCE is seeking ambitious graduates to launch a career in sales as a Business Development Graduate. You will be the CEO of your own territory, managing client relationships and driving sales through a mix of field-based client visits, product demonstrations, and closing deals.

You’ll start with an intensive training programme and continued development in sales, leadership, and management, with annual rewards and a comprehensive benefits package including a company car and private healthcare.

Qualifications

• A degree in any discipline.
• Eligibility to work in the UK by Summer 2026.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and drive sales in assigned territory.
• Visit clients for product demonstrations and close deals (3 field-based days).
• Prospect new business opportunities and build existing relationships (2 office-based days).
• Participate in an intensive training programme with mentoring.

Skills

Strong motivation

Education

Degree in any discipline

Job description

Locations: Uxbridge or Birmingham

Start Date: 2nd November 2026

Kickstart your career in sales with a global market leader.

At KEYENCE, we’re looking for ambitious graduates ready to take ownership of their careers in a fast-paced, high-reward environment. If you thrive on challenges and want to develop world-class commercial skills, this role is for you.

About the Role

As a Business Development Graduate, you’ll be the CEO of your own territory, managing client relationships and driving sales. Your week will be split between:

• 3 field-based days: Visiting clients, delivering product demonstrations, and closing deals.
• 2 office-based days: Prospecting new business opportunities and building on existing customer relationships alongside your team.

You’ll start with an intensive training programme combining classroom learning and on-the-job mentoring. As you grow, you’ll continue to benefit from structured development in sales, leadership, and management—with every manager at KEYENCE promoted from within.

What We Offer

• Starting Salary: £33,000 + location allowance
• Quarterly Bonus: Minimum £5,000 in Year 1 (guaranteed)
• Company Car*: For business and personal use
• Private Healthcare*: Includes dental, optical, audiology, and subsidised gym membership
• Pension Scheme: Advanced company pension with Aviva
• Life & Critical Illness Cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Fully Expensed Business Travel & Accommodation
• Laptop & Mobile Phone Provided

Please note, benefits marked with an * are taxable benefits.

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in any discipline
• Strong motivation and a winning mindset
• A full UK driving licence
• Eligibility to work in the UK by Summer 2026

About KEYENCE

Founded in 1974, KEYENCE is a global leader in automation and control technology, providing cutting-edge solutions in Sensors, Vision, Measurement, Safety, and Microscopes. Operating in 90% of global industries and generating over $8 billion in annual sales, our Direct Sales model and focus on innovation have driven industry-leading profitability and growth.