Kickstart your career in sales with a global market leader.
This is KEYENCE
KEYENCE has flourished into a global leader in the industrial automation industry. We have rapidly expanded to 220 offices in 46 countries and serve over 300,000 customers residing in 110 countries.
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.
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 STEM 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 Ireland 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.
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Can I use AI to apply?
KEYENCE do not use AI at any stage of the recruitment process. We appreciate that AI may be useful, but please make sure to focus on the communicative soft skills that we value in our company that cannot be created by AI.
