Business Development Graduate - November 2026

KEYENCE CORPORATION; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Bonus

Company Car

Private Healthcare

Pension Scheme

Life & Critical Illness Cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Fully Expensed Travel & Accommodation

Laptop & Mobile Phone Provided

Job summary

KEYENCE is seeking ambitious graduates for a Business Development Graduate role, giving you ownership of your own territory, managing client relationships and driving sales in a fast-paced environment.

You will split your week with 3 field days visiting clients and closing deals, and 2 office days prospecting new business opportunities and nurturing existing relationships. A structured training programme supports your growth in sales and leadership.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Be the CEO of your own territory, managing client relationships and driving sales.
• Split week: 3 field-based days visiting clients, delivering product demonstrations, and closing deals; 2 office-based days prospecting and building relationships.

Skills

Winning mindset

UK driving licence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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

• 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’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.