Business Development Graduate - November 2026

KEYENCE CORPORATION; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; 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 recruiting a Business Development Graduate in the United Kingdom. You will own your territory, visit clients for demonstrations, and close deals, while spending two office days on prospecting and relations with existing customers.

A structured training program will accelerate your growth in sales, leadership, and management within a direct-sales model. Multiple benefits include a quarterly guaranteed minimum £5,000 bonus, company car for business and personal use, private healthcare,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated motivation and drive for sales roles.
• Full UK driving licence required (to travel to client sites).
• Eligible to work in the UK by Summer 2026.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with clients and drive sales in designated territory.
• Visit clients for product demonstrations and to close deals.
• Prospect new business opportunities and expand existing client base with the team.

Skills

Sales mindset

Client relationship

Prospecting

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.