Business Development Graduate - Summer

Business Development Graduate – Summer 2026

Join to apply for the Business Development Graduate – Summer 2026 role at KEYENCE CORPORATION

Locations: Uxbridge, Birmingham, Manchester, or Newcastle

Start Date: Summer 2026

Kickstart your career in sales with a global market leader.

As a Business Development Graduate
, you’ll be the CEO of your own territory
, managing client relationships and driving sales.

• 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

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.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Sales, Business Development, and Consulting