Locations: Uxbridge, Birmingham, Manchester, or Newcastle
Start Date: Summer 2027
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 programme — guaranteed minimum £5,000 in Year 1
- Company car (business and personal use)
- Private healthcare (dental, optical, audiology) and subsidised gym membership
- Advanced company pension with Aviva
- Life and critical illness cover
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Fully expensed travel & accommodation for workLaptop and mobile phone provided
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.
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Business Development Graduate - Summer 2027 in London employer: KEYENCE CORPORATION
KEYENCE CORPORATION is an exceptional employer that offers graduates a dynamic sales career with the autonomy to manage your own territory from the outset. With a strong emphasis on structured training and clear pathways for advancement into leadership roles, employees benefit from a supportive work culture that prioritises personal and professional growth. Located in vibrant cities like Uxbridge, Birmingham, and Manchester, the company provides a competitive benefits package, including a guaranteed bonus, making it an attractive choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
