Tender & Framework Sales Manager

ORONA’s activities are focused on the design, manufacture, installation, maintenance, and modernisation of lifts, escalators, moving ramps and walkways. Operating in 100 countries
, we have 330,000 lifts worldwide using our technology. With 2 manufacturing plants Orona is Number 1 in Europe in terms of complete lift production capacity.

Are you a commercially driven sales professional with a passion for winning through structured tenders and frameworks?

We are looking for a Tender & Framework Sales Manager to play a pivotal role in driving growth across our South Service division. This is a high-impact position focused on identifying, managing, and winning lift maintenance and servicing contracts through formal procurement routes across both public and private sectors.

Reporting to the Sales Director, you’ll lead the full tender life cycle — from opportunity identification through to contract award and mobilisation.

• Identify and qualify lift maintenance opportunities across public and private sector clients
• Monitor tender portals, procurement pipelines, and framework opportunities
• Lead end-to-end tender submissions (PQQs, ITTs, frameworks)
• Manage framework applications, renewals, and compliance requirements
  
  Coordinate internal teams (operations, engineering, finance, H&S) to deliver high-quality, compliant submissions
• Support pricing strategies and commercial positioning
• Engage proactively with estates, asset management, M&E and procurement stakeholders
• Build a strong pipeline of upcoming contract renewals
• Support post-tender clarifications, interviews, and mobilisation
• 25 days holiday (rising to 30 days with service) + 8 days Bank Hols
• Pension (Company contributions rising with service)
• Life Assurance
• Medical Cash Back Plan
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave
• GP24/7
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long Service Awards
• Recruitment referral fee
• Training and Development opportunities

• Proven experience in sales, business development, or bid management
• Experience managing tenders, bids, or framework submissions
• Strong written communication skills with attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Commercial awareness and confidence engaging senior stakeholders
• Experience with in lift maintenance, engineering services, M&E, or facilities management
• Knowledge of public sector procurement processes and frameworks
• Familiarity with e-procurement systems and tender portals
• Understanding of lift compliance and maintenance standards

• High-quality tender submissions delivered on time
• Strong win rates and framework retention
• Smooth handover of awarded contracts to operations