Advanced Food Equipment (AFE) located in Ridgway PA, is a long-term stable company with continued conservative growth. Primary business is with capital equipment for food processing facilities. AFE is seeking the following person:

PROJECT MANAGER

REQUIRED TASK

• To gain knowledge of ‘sizing’ and applying AFE machinery to available and potential applications.
• Furthering knowledge of mechanical and electrical designs of our provided machinery.
• To define machinery configurations, guide designs, produce drawing representation, develop proposals. including technical specifications, costing and key points to support sales activities.
• Manage project inquires with an internal filing structure from initial inquiry through order period with then development of a project scope overview upon the project becoming an order.
• “Projects” will be for potential new machinery as well as Service-related projects.
• Reviewing components of the machinery to ensure scope requirements are fulfilled.
• Tracking projects with internal personnel and associated vendors for ensuring scope fulfillment.
• Monitoring costs of vendors, resources and components with a working goal of minimizing costs and for using such data as part of continued cost estimating.
• Overseeing the fabrication design through coordination and management of key vendors, to ensure proper correlation to the project requirements are fulfilled and ongoing design improvements continue.
• Direct involvement of key processes within the organization to assist with ensuring efficiency and professional protocol for Applications Management, Project Management, Safety Programs:
• Safety, profitability, professionalism, schedule, efficiency at site, quality of work performed, thorough closure’ of projects and level of client satisfaction.
• Ensuring the organization of procedures and system filling structures to ensure essential efficiency.
• Monitoring the cost and profit efficiency of projects.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Previous experience with project management.
• Must have very strong organization & communication skills.
• Travel is Required.
• Site management.
• Must be able to work in a high paced Industrial environment.

Other Preferred Skills:

• Proficient using CAD/Solid works.
• Technical background in mechanical and electrical fields.

Project Manager Compensation Based on Experience: This is a salaried position with competitive Starting wages and performance bonuses.  The company sponsored health compensation, vacation, paid holidays & 401K plan.

Please submit your resume to: [email protected]

No Phone Calls

AFE is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vacancy: International Sales Manager

Are you commercially driven, technically minded, and ready for your next step? Whether your background is in technical sales, sales engineering, application engineering, or project management, AFE Europe offers you the opportunity to combine technical expertise with commercial responsibility.

About AFE Europe

AFE Europe, based in Uden, develops and delivers industrial cooling and freezing equipment for the food processing industry, including IQF tunnel and spiral freezing systems. We are part of an international organization with roots in the United States and work with customers across Europe and beyond, together with specialized partners for engineering, manufacturing, and installation.

Our European team is small and closely connected, bringing sales, engineering, project management, and service together. With short lines of communication and an informal working atmosphere, you will have the freedom to take ownership, work independently, and contribute directly to our growth.

About the role

As International Sales Manager, you will be responsible for developing business in assigned markets across Europe and beyond, working closely with the AFE sales team. You will maintain and strengthen existing customer relationships, identify new business opportunities, and manage the sales process from initial contact through to signed orders.

Besides sales, you will also contribute to commercial strategy, monitor market developments, and explore new markets, customers, and growth opportunities for AFE Europe. In doing so, you will play an important role in the continued international development of our organization.

You will work closely with colleagues in engineering, project management, and service to provide customers with the right technical and commercial solutions. In this role, you will combine relationship management, business development, strategic insight, and commercial drive.

Your responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining and expanding customer relationships in assigned markets across Europe and beyond.
• Identifying, developing, and following up on new commercial opportunities.
• Exploring and developing new markets, customers, and growth segments.
• Managing commercial opportunities from initial customer contact through to order intake, working closely with the internal AFE team.
• Preparing, following up on, and discussing quotations and commercial proposals.
• Coordinating with internal colleagues and external partners to develop the right customer solutions.
• Representing AFE Europe to customers, agents, and other international business partners.
• Further professionalizing and structuring the commercial approach within the organization.

Who are you?

You are a commercially minded professional with a strong interest in technology, customer relationships, and business development. You enjoy working independently, taking responsibility, and turning customer needs into practical solutions.

You may already have experience in technical sales, or you could come from a background in sales engineering, application engineering, or project management and be ready to take the next step towards a commercial role.

You also recognize yourself in the following profile:

• Preferably, you hold a bachelor’s degree in a technical or commercial-technical field.
• You have relevant experience in a technical, industrial, or machine-building environment.
• You have a strong technical understanding and enjoy working directly with customers.
• You have experience working with customers on technical projects and a strong interest in developing commercial opportunities.
• You have commercial drive and the ambition to develop opportunities into successful orders.
• You are comfortable taking ownership and working independently within a small team.
• You communicate clearly and professionally, both internally and externally.
• You have a good command of Dutch and English; German is an advantage.
• You are willing to travel internationally and work regularly from our office in Uden.
• You are proactive, customer-focused, and interested in building long-term relationships.

What do we offer?

At AFE Europe, you will have the opportunity to work on technically challenging international projects, take commercial responsibility, and contribute directly to the growth of our organization.

We offer:

• A competitive salary based on your experience and qualifications.
• An attractive project-based sales commission scheme.
• A company car and good employment benefits.
• The opportunity to work on challenging, multi-million-euro international projects.
• A high level of independence and room for your own ideas.
• A small, committed team with short communication lines and an informal working atmosphere.

Interested?

Interested in joining AFE Europe? Send your CV and a short introduction to:

[email protected]

Or contact Matthijs Hermans via LinkedIn.