Business Development Graduate - Birmingham - Summer 2026

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own territory as the CEO of the territory, building and maintaining client relationships and driving sales.
• Split workweek: 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.

Training & Development

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.

Benefits

• 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

Qualifications

• 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