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Business Development Graduate - Summer 2027
KEYENCE UK
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3.7
Manchester
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Hybrid work
From £33,000 a year
Permanent, Graduate, Full-time
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Pay

From £33,000 a year

Job type

Permanent
Graduate
Full-time

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Life insurance
Employee assistance programme
Company car
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Private medical insurance
Discounted gym membership

Full job description

Position: Business Development Graduate

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

  • Competitive starting salary: £33,000 + location allowance
  • 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 work
  • Laptop 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.

Applications reviewed on a rolling basis — early applications encouraged. Interviews will commence from October 2026. KEYENCE is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate

Pay: From £33,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company car
  • Life insurance
  • Private medical insurance

Education:

  • Bachelor's (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester

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