Overview
Location: Sunbury on Thames (United Kingdom). Contract: Permanent. Working day: Full time. Sector: Engineering and automotive. Discipline: Engineering.
Orona is a leading European business group in sustainable vertical transportation. As a global operator with almost 60 years’ experience, it delivers value for customers through its platform of products and services covering the design, manufacture, installation, maintenance, modernization, refurbishment and replacement of lifts and escalators in all market segments. Its vertical transportation solutions encompass innovative, pragmatic and state-of-the-art technologies; giving the highest level of safety, and optimises traffic management, available space, and travel comfort. Our cooperative business model is committed to people. Its team is composed of 5,700 employees, operating in 12 European countries, supplying complete lifts, escalators, and components to more than 100 countries throughout the world. Orona in the UK provides a national installation and service coverage from its regional offices. Nearly 300 full time employees make up the UK team, providing a wealth of skill, knowledge and local market experience.
Job responsibilities and requirements are described below.
The Role
Are you an accomplished technical sales professional with a proven track record of winning high-value construction projects? Do you thrive on building influential relationships and driving growth in competitive markets? We are seeking a Senior Sales Executive – New Lifts to lead the sale of lift and escalator solutions across the Southern region. This is a high-impact role for a commercially astute sales professional who excels in complex, consultative sales environments. As a senior member of the regional sales team, you will take ownership of delivering new lift and escalator sales against ambitious annual targets. You will be responsible for identifying, developing, and converting new business opportunities while strengthening long-term relationships with key stakeholders across the construction value chain.
Key Responsibilities
* Driving new business growth through strategic prospecting and consultative selling
* Managing the full sales lifecycle from enquiry to contract award
* Leading proposals, tenders, and commercial negotiations
* Building senior-level client relationships and developing key accounts
* Maintaining accurate pipeline management, reporting, and forecasting
* Developing deep product, market, and competitor knowledge
* Providing market intelligence and feedback to support regional strategy
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience in senior technical sales within construction or the lift industry
* Strong record of winning complex, specification-led projects
* Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills
* Confident communicator at senior stakeholder level
* Highly organised and able to work autonomously
* A-level or equivalent education; technical or business degree advantageous
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: 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 and 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
* Recognition for Longevity: Long Service Awards
* Referral Rewards: Recruitment Referral Fee
* Continuous Growth: Ongoing Training & Development opportunities
* 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
* Have a clean UK driving licence
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