What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDP Trainee - BAP position at Ravago Manufacturing Americas?
Position: The role of Sales Trainee includes participating in an industry leading Commercial Development Program (CDP) sales training curriculum with the end goal of becoming a professional Salesperson living in a pre-determined sales territory. This role will require temporary relocation to Orlando, Florida to complete training.
Location: Upon successful completion of the CDP, you will be placed in an assigned territory.
Ravago, Global Plastics leader, is North Americas leading Distributor of Commodity and Engineering Plastics. We are looking for a motivated, ambitious professional to join our rapidly growing organization in a commercial role as a Sales Representative (Plastics Sales). Join a private, family run organization with a Global Footprint. The 2026 CDP class will be a cohort of trainees representing our primary plastics distribution business entities: Entec, Bamberger Amco Polymers (BAP), Channel Prime Alliance (CPA), Muehlstein, and M Holland.
Training Program Description
Train and develop Sales Trainees in all commercial aspects of our business for eventual placement in field based Sales. Training will be up to 6-9 months and will consist of specific training in Product, Industry, Customer Service, Supply Chain / Purchasing, Logistics, Credit, Quality and Regulatory.
Trainees will be shadowing experienced sellers monthly on customer sales calls to learn best practices,. Other field based experiences include: blocks of time at our manufacturing plants, distribution facilities, and Supplier visits. In addition to temporary relocation to Orlando, Florida for training, the Sales Trainee will travel 20% of their time completing field based experiences. Upon successful completion of our CDP program, the trainee will be assigned to an outside Sales position.
Tied In With Both Phases Of Training
Ravago Americas is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or marital status. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this employer depends solely upon your qualifications.
Location: Upon successful completion of the CDP, you will be placed in an assigned territory.
Ravago, Global Plastics leader, is North Americas leading Distributor of Commodity and Engineering Plastics. We are looking for a motivated, ambitious professional to join our rapidly growing organization in a commercial role as a Sales Representative (Plastics Sales). Join a private, family run organization with a Global Footprint. The 2026 CDP class will be a cohort of trainees representing our primary plastics distribution business entities: Entec, Bamberger Amco Polymers (BAP), Channel Prime Alliance (CPA), Muehlstein, and M Holland.
Training Program Description
Train and develop Sales Trainees in all commercial aspects of our business for eventual placement in field based Sales. Training will be up to 6-9 months and will consist of specific training in Product, Industry, Customer Service, Supply Chain / Purchasing, Logistics, Credit, Quality and Regulatory.
Trainees will be shadowing experienced sellers monthly on customer sales calls to learn best practices,. Other field based experiences include: blocks of time at our manufacturing plants, distribution facilities, and Supplier visits. In addition to temporary relocation to Orlando, Florida for training, the Sales Trainee will travel 20% of their time completing field based experiences. Upon successful completion of our CDP program, the trainee will be assigned to an outside Sales position.
Tied In With Both Phases Of Training
- Inside/outside department shadowing.
- One on one teaching-training-developing by Regional Commercial Director (RCD) and Commercial Development Director throughout training.
- Attend internal department meetings and functions. To include Supplier, Customer, and Customer visits and various department training seminars.
- Attend vendor plant tours for training.
- Participate in regional meetings and industry trade shows
- Attend internal department meetings and functions.
- To include Supplier visits and various department training seminars.
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University
- Work Ethic / Maturity / Professionalism / Positive Attitude
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must possess ability to work with diverse populations
- Ability to travel to regularly for rotational training and throughout the United States for other training.
- Problem Solving and Organizational Skills
Ravago Americas is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or marital status. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this employer depends solely upon your qualifications.