Business Development Graduate - Summer 2027

KEYENCE CORPORATION; Dublin; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Bonus

Company Car

Private Healthcare

Pension Scheme

Contribution towards PrivateHealthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Fully Expensed Travel & Accommodation

Job summary

KEYENCE CORPORATION in Ireland is launching a Business Development Graduate program that offers a fast-paced path into consultative field sales. You’ll own your territory, visit clients, and demonstrate products while building a robust pipeline and leadership skills.

The program provides an intensive induction, ongoing training, and a structured path to future leadership in sales. A degree in any discipline is required, and eligibility to work in the UK by Summer 2027 is noted, with a company

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Territory management: visit customers, manage accounts and win business through product demonstrations and expert consultative selling.
• Field/office split: typically 3 field days and 2 office days for prospecting and pipeline management.
• Training & development: intensive induction with classroom training and on-the-job mentoring, followed by structured development.
• Collaboration: work with team and cross-functional experts to deliver tailored solutions and exceed customer expectations.

Skills

Strong communicator

Commercial mindset

Target-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in any discipline

Job description

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

• Quarterly Bonus: Guaranteed minimum bonus year 1 = €5,700
• Company Car: For business and personal use
• Private Healthcare: Includes dental, optical, audiology, and subsidised gym membership
• Pension Scheme: Advanced company pension with Zurich
• Contribution towards Private Healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Fully Expensed Travel & Accommodation

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.

KEYENCE is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.