Job Description

UNITEC is an international group specialized in designing and manufacturing innovative solutions for sorting, processing, packing and selecting the quality of fresh fruits and vegetables.

From the first sorter in 1924 to today, we have always had one goal: to help our Customers improve and expand their business by optimizing their processes. For this reason, UNITEC Team works to develop more and more innovative solutions, which are custom-designed and built in line with the specific goals of each Customer. For almost 100 years we have been creating Results for our Customers all over the world.

At international level, to be close to our Customers and ensure the complete functionality of their lines, UNITEC has set up a network of 20 operating branches in the most important countries of the fruit and vegetable industry and a sales structure that enables the UNITEC Group to connect
to the individual needs of Customers in over 65 countries.

For our branch in Paarl, South Africa we are looking for a:

PROJECT ADVISOR


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We are looking for a technical Project Advisor to join our International Sales Team. The person will be the reference point for fruit and vegetable business operators active in the target market and will maintain constant and open dialogue and communication with our Customers. By listening to their needs, the Project Advisor together with our Sales and Technical Team will develop projects that will help our Customers to improve their processing facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to develop new business;
• Collaborate and engage with the International Sales and Technical Team;
• Communicating with Customers and visiting them at their premises;
• Understanding Customer needs and requirements;
• Answering Customers questions and providing them with the information they need;
• Establishing Customer relationships within the industry;
• Updating CRM;
• Ensuring market coverage by maintaining continuous contacts with potential and existing customers.

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Strong listening and presentation skills;
• Analysis and organizational skills;
• Reliability and precision;
• Experience in the fruit and vegetable sector and/or in industrial machines is preferred but not essential;
• Knowledge of Afrikans language;
• Technical background, such as mechanical engineering is also a plus.

• Young, dynamic and international environment;
• Growth and advancement opportunities;
• Ongoing support and training;
• Collaborative Team environment;
• Strong meritocratic culture;
• Opportunity for gaining experience and responsibility;
• Complete training and management support in order to develop your skills in this field.