Business Development Graduate
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
- Starting Salary: €37,300 plus €2350 per annum in Location Allowance
- Quarterly Bonus: Guaranteed minimum bonus year 1 = €5,700
- Company Car: For business and personal use
- Pension Scheme: Advanced company pension with Zurich
- Contribution towards Private Healthcare
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Fully Expensed Travel & Accommodation
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
- Must have a full driving licence, valid in Ireland
- 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.
Sectors
Locations
About us
Listed as one of Forbes Most Innovative Companies, KEYENCE has experienced rapid growth since it was founded in Japan in 1974 and is now turning over more than $6 billion global sales per year, with an operating profit of over 50%, due to our Direct Sales model!
Sectors
Locations
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
- Starting Salary: €37,300 plus €2350 per annum in Location Allowance
- Quarterly Bonus: Guaranteed minimum bonus year 1 = €5,700
- Company Car: For business and personal use
- Pension Scheme: Advanced company pension with Zurich
- Contribution towards Private Healthcare
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Fully Expensed Travel & Accommodation
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
- Must have a full driving licence, valid in Ireland
- 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.
About us
Listed as one of Forbes Most Innovative Companies, KEYENCE has experienced rapid growth since it was founded in Japan in 1974 and is now turning over more than $6 billion global sales per year, with an operating profit of over 50%, due to our Direct Sales model!




