Business Development Manager
The advert asks you to have the right to work in the UK already:
“Must be eligible to work in the UK”
This line often means the employer will not sponsor a visa, but some employers include it as standard wording. That is why the highest likelihood we give this job is Possible. Ask Orona UK before you apply.
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
The advert asks for the right to work already
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£55,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3556 (90% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £55,200, and Orona UK is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3556 Sales accounts and business development managers Most likely code | £38,600 | £55,200 | £55,200 | £55,200 |
3552 Business sales executives Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
- Location: Sunbury on Thames (United Kingdom)
- Contract: Permanent
- Working day: Full time
- Sector: Engineering and automotive
- Vacancies: 1
- Discipline: Engineering
- Work modality: Remote
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.
1 out of every 10 new lifts in Europe is an Orona lift
100 countries have Orona products installed
300,000 lifts worldwide with Orona technology
25,000,000 We bring more than 25 million people every day to their destination
Number 1 in production capacity in Europe for complete lifts
1st company in the sector worldwide certified in Ecodesign - ISO 14006.
More information at www.orona.co.uk
Job Description
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're looking for a driven and ambitious Business Development Manager who thrives on winning new business. If you're motivated by opening doors, developing relationships, and turning prospects into long-term customers, we'd love to hear from you.
This is a field-based sales role focused on identifying new opportunities, generating leads, and securing maintenance contracts across your region. You'll have the autonomy to build your own pipeline while being supported by an experienced operational team.
Key Responsibilities
- Generate new business through proactive prospecting, cold calling, networking and lead generation.
- Build and manage a healthy sales pipeline to consistently achieve and exceed annual sales targets.
- Identify opportunities to secure new lift service maintenance contracts across your territory.
- Arrange and attend customer meetings, site visits and presentations with prospective clients.
- Develop relationships with property managers, consultants, contractors and key decision-makers.
- Prepare competitive quotations, proposals and tender responses.
- Lead commercial negotiations and successfully close new business opportunities.
- Work closely with the regional service teams to ensure a seamless customer handover.
- Keep CRM records and sales forecasts accurate and up to date.
- Stay informed of competitor activity and market trends to identify new opportunities.
- Joining monthly team meetings onsite.
- Proven track record of winning new business within a target-driven B2B sales environment.
- Confident making outbound prospecting calls and developing new customer relationships.
- Comfortable with cold calling, networking and generating your own leads.
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
Commission scheme - Uncapped
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
- Location: Sunbury on Thames (United Kingdom)
- Contract: Permanent
- Working day: Full time
- Sector: Engineering and automotive
- Vacancies: 1
- Discipline: Engineering
- Work modality: Remote
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Where this offer sits in the market
Sales accounts and business development managers (SOC 3556) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~448k in sample- Middle half £40,144–71,448
- Median £53,820
- Going rate £55,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,600–49,680
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Orona UK holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3556 going rate of £55,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.