Openings at Unilever

Are you a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate looking to gain real-world experience? Unilever is offering a Mechanical Engineering Internship at its Anderbolt Factory in Boksburg, Johannesburg. This 12-month internship provides an excellent opportunity to develop practical skills, work on engineering projects, and gain exposure to industry-leading manufacturing processes.

 If you have a degree or national diploma in Mechanical Engineering, and you’re eager to kickstart your career, this Mechanical Engineering Internship is perfect for you.

Why Choose a Mechanical Engineering Internship at Unilever?

• Unilever is a global leader in consumer goods, manufacturing popular brands such as Omo, Sunlight, Knorr, and Dove. This Mechanical Engineering Internship offers exposure to a fast-paced industrial environment, allowing interns to work with state-of-the-art equipment, automation systems, and mechanical processes.

By joining Unilever, interns will:

• Work alongside industry professionals and gain valuable mentorship.
• Get hands-on experience with engineering projects that impact real production lines.
• Enhance their problem-solving, analytical, and technical skills.
• Develop expertise in maintenance, troubleshooting, and process improvement.
• Learn how to use Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word for engineering documentation.
• This Mechanical Engineering Internship is your chance to turn your classroom knowledge into practical skills.

Internship Responsibilities

During this Mechanical Engineering Internship, you will:

• Assist with equipment maintenance and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Work on engineering projects to improve efficiency in the manufacturing process.
• Use Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word to analyze data and present reports.
• Collaborate with various teams to optimize mechanical systems.
• Learn about safety protocols, machine operations, and quality control.
• Gain insight into the latest mechanical engineering technologies used in the industry.
• This Mechanical Engineering Internship will provide a strong foundation for your future career in mechanical engineering.

Who Can Apply for the Mechanical Engineering Internship?

• To qualify for this Mechanical Engineering Internship, you must:
• Have a Degree or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Have strong communication skills in English (both verbal and written).
• Be a self-motivated, detail-oriented, and hardworking individual.

Deadline:8th July,2025

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JOB PURPOSE

• As Territory executive, you will be responsible to drive sustainable business growth via operator engagement as per defined business contact strategy. You will be part of a multi-touchpoint integrated digital ecosystem to drive Reach & Penetration via automated & segmented data driven planning & execution. 
• Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world.  If you are a self-motivated, outcome driven sales individual, with a strategic and agile mindset then this role is just for you.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE (But not limited to):

• Accountable for delivering business targets. i.e. reach, penetration, usage & landing innovations. Maintaining Fully Profiled Operators (FPO), sampling and demos of our products, menu analysis, pantry checks and closing the sale.
• Responsible to execute Multi touchpoint contact strategy, callage of 100% of known territory base F2F & online when needed, in order to generate demand creation for Food Solutions products & deliver great customer experience.
• Setting SMART call objectives for each customer based on business insights to activation solution selling.
• Gain insight and lead customer to the right solution with pre-planned RAP & data recommendation via task management and handling potential objections.
• Conduct sampling, ideation and cooking demos using culinary knowledge to secure new opportunities or increase volume usage by new menu applications or into existing dishes.
• In call follow up based on previous calls i.e., pantry checks, sampling follow up and RAP insights.
• Collaborate with Demand Creation Chefs for Operator Culinary trainings needed.
• Data Enrichment – continuously enrich all operator data to ensure personalized content.
• Seek new opportunity via self-led hunting and Leads Nurturing programme.
• Drive digital selling buying behaviour for UFS orders via ecommerce platforms (Webshop/and or trade partner platforms

Experiences & Qualifications

Minimum:

• Relevant Sales Qualification
• 2-3 years of working experience in similar function in FMCG
• Proven track record in sales, preferably in the Foodservice Industry

Preferred:

• Passion for food and the out of home industry
• Preferable experience within the culinary or catering industry

Skills

• Strategic Selling skills
• Impactful Customer Engagement
• Full understanding of all Customers & UFS solutions (research & pre-call planning)
• Business Insights to Activation Solution Selling
• Familiarity of UFS CD cycle which includes planning of call cycles
• Sound understanding of all offline & online touchpoints
• Business Acumen
• Commercial skills
• Negotiation skills
• Data & analytical skills - Ability to use data driven insights for execution
• Digital awareness/social media application
• CRM experience
• Team Player - Ability to work cross-functionally in order to deliver on customer needs
• Agility - Ability to adapt & drive the change and flexibility to pivot self & others towards business requirements
• Strong Communication Skills - Ability to use all company digital tools for external & internal communications
• Knowing the Business - The ability to demonstrate awareness of the food industry and its markets