Business Development Graduate - Summer

Business Development Graduate - Summer 2026

Locations: Uxbridge, Birmingham, Manchester, or Newcastle

Start Date: Summer 2026

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

Entry level

Full‑time

Sales, Business Development, and Consulting

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.