Business Development Manager

At ORONA, we are global leaders in the design, manufacture, installation, maintenance and modernisation of lifts, escalators, moving ramps and walkways. Operating in over 100 countries, with 330,000 lifts worldwide using our technology and 2 manufacturing plants, we are proud to be Number 1 in Europe for complete lift production capacity.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for Business Development Manager's to join our team working within Sunbury, Kent London, and Essesx and the surrounding areas.

We are looking for an individual with a customer-focused can-do attitude, someone with a proven track record within a target driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Building effective relationships with existing and new customers
• Prospecting for new customers to secure maintenance contracts in accordance with annual targets.
• Lead meetings and negotiations
• Generating proposals and managing enquiries for service contracts
• Expanding product knowledge, sourcing market and competitor information
• Using your knowledge of the lifts and/or construction industry to negotiate skilfully to win concessions
• Work closely with the regional service teams to retain our existing customer base
• Recording activity through the Orona in-house management systems.
  
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Able to sell contracts through the use of industry knowledge and excellent sales techniques.
• Active Listening - Practices active listening, has the patience to listen to people and can accurately sum up what has been said.
• Aims to build effective relationships with internal and external customers Has the self-confidence to be able to work with minimum supervision and be trusted to deliver work that is timely and accurate, right the first time.
• Able to negotiate skilfully in tough situations, winning concessions without damaging relationships.
• Commands attention and able to communicate through formal presentation settings, adjusting the delivery to reflect the specific audience
• Clean UK driving licence (essential)
• Right to Work in the UK (mandatory)
  
  
  

Why Join ORONA?

We offer more than just a job — we offer long-term career development within a stable and growing company.

What We Offer:

Attractive Salary: Competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience

Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 with service, and 8 public holidays

Secure Future: Benefit from a pension scheme with increasing company contributions as you grow with us

Peace of Mind: Life Insurance to support you and your loved ones

Health & Wellbeing: Medical Cash Back Plan to help with health costs, plus access to 24/7 GP services

Family-Friendly Benefits: Enhanced leave for family-related events and emergencies

Support When You Need It: Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support for personal or work-related challenges

Eye Care: Eyecare vouchers to help keep your vision sharp

Recognition for Longevity: Long Service Awards to celebrate your milestones with us

Referral Rewards: Earn a Recruitment Referral Fee by helping us find top talent

Continuous Growth: Ongoing Training & Development opportunities to support your career journey

Join ORONA and be part of a company moving the world safely and efficiently every day.

Requirements:

• Must be eligible to work in the UK
• Must have a clean UK drivers license
• Experience within the lift or construction industry would be beneficial.
• We are looking for a motivated team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.