Business Development Graduate

Overview

Start Date: Summer 2026

Location: Newcastle

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:

1. 3 field-based days: Visiting clients, delivering product demonstrations, and closing deals.
2. 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 Were Looking For

A degree in any discipline (minimum 2:2)

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.