At a Glance
- Tasks: Build relationships, secure contracts, and lead negotiations in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join ORONA, a stable and growing company with a focus on career development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, pension scheme, and medical support.
- Other info: Enjoy ongoing training, employee support, and rewards for referrals.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the lifts and construction industry while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Sales experience, strong communication skills, and a clean UK driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for Business Development Manager(s) to join our team working within Sunbury, Kent, London, and Essex and the surrounding areas.
Key Responsibilities
- Build effective relationships with existing and new customers.
- Prospect for new customers to secure maintenance contracts in accordance with annual targets.
- Lead meetings and negotiations.
- Generate proposals and manage enquiries for service contracts.
- Expand product knowledge, source market and competitor information.
- Use 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.
- Record activity through the Orona in‑house management systems.
What We’re Looking For
- Ability to sell contracts through the use of industry knowledge and excellent sales techniques.
- Active listening skills; patience to listen and accurately summarise what has been said.
- Confidence to work with minimum supervision and deliver work that is timely and accurate, right the first time.
- Able to negotiate skilfully in tough situations, winning concessions without damaging relationships.
- Command attention and 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 provide long‑term career development within a stable and growing company.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience.
- 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 with service, and 8 public holidays.
- Pension scheme with increasing company contributions.
- Life insurance to support you and your loved ones.
- Medical cash back plan and access to 24/7 GP services.
- Enhanced leave for family‑related events and emergencies.
- Employee assistance programme offering confidential support for personal or work‑related challenges.
- Eyecare vouchers to keep your vision sharp.
- Long service awards to celebrate milestones.
- Referral rewards for helping to find top talent.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Business Development Manager in Maidstone employer: Orona Group
At ORONA, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that fosters long-term career development and personal growth. Located in the vibrant areas of Sunbury, Kent, London, and Essex, we provide our Business Development Managers with competitive salaries, generous leave policies, and comprehensive benefits, including a pension scheme and medical cash back plan. Join us to be part of a stable and growing company where your contributions are valued and rewarded.
