Business Development Graduate - Manchester Summer 2026

Keyence; Manchester; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A global market leader in technology seeks a Business Development Graduate in Manchester. This role involves managing client relationships and driving sales, with an intensive training program to develop essential skills. You will enjoy a starting salary of £33,000, plus bonuses and benefits such as a company car and private healthcare.

Benefits

Quarterly Bonus: Minimum £5,000 in Year 1

Company Car for business and personal use

Private Healthcare

Advanced pension scheme

Life & Critical Illness Cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Fully Expensed Travel & Accommodation

Laptop & Mobile Phone Provided

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the UK by Summer 2026.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and drive sales.
• Prospect new business opportunities and build on existing customer relationships.

Skills

Strong motivation

Winning mindset

Education

Degree in any discipline

Job description

Overview

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.

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 Travel & Accommodation
• Laptop & Mobile Phone Provided

What we are 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

Accepted degree subjects

Any

Additional job details

• Location: Manchester
• Salary: £33,000