Graduate Business Development

7 days ago


Stockport, United Kingdom OCU Full time

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated and ambitious Graduate Business Development Associate to join our dynamic team. You will play a key role in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities building strategic partnerships and supporting the growth of our organization. This is a unique opportunity to develop your career while contributing to innovative projects that drive business expansion and success.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Bid Management: Assist in managing tenders and proposals to meet client requirements. Collaborate with crossfunctional teams including Operations Commercial and Planning to deliver successful bids.
  • Market Research: Conduct research to identify potential business opportunities clients and industry trends. Analyse competitors and market conditions to enhance bid effectiveness. Contribute to identifying new sectors and regions for growth and expansion.
  • Client Relationships & Engagement: Support the development and maintenance of relationships with existing and potential clients. Assist in preparing for client meetings presentations and followups. Respond to client inquiries providing detailed and accurate information.
  • Proposal Development: Help draft written responses for tender submissions including presentations case studies and bid documentation.
  • Document Control & Coordination: Update and maintain key administrative tools such as CRM systems. Support ongoing updates to the bid library and assist the Bid Manager with administrative tasks.
  • Track bid status and report outcomes to senior management.

Skills and Experience:

  • Bachelors degree (open to all fields)
  • Strong communication organisational and problemsolving skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Word Excel and PowerPoint
  • Able to work independently and as part of a wider team

What We Value

  • We value our commitment to each other summed up in our five values we all sign up to these We care about safety. We lead with integrity. We strive to be better every day. We make a positive impact. We deliver to grow. We are one company united.

Our Aim & Vision at OCU

  • To be the UKs leading energy transition and utilities contractor.
  • We are committed to leading the way in utilities and energy transition contracting our mission is to innovate and deliver sustainability. At OCU our passion for addressing complex challenges brings new standards of growth in our people and capabilities. OCU is an equal opportunities employer.

  • Company Information:
    Established in 1994 OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK with a long successful track record in delivering customerfocused civil engineering solutions.
    Working directly with many of the countrys leading bluechip power water telecoms and rail clients we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.
    We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.
    We believe that being successful is a choice.
    We choose to be successful.
    We are OCU One Company United.
    We celebrate difference and appreciate diverse backgrounds. We encourage everyone who join us to be themselves at work and create inclusive teams in our workplace.


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