CDP Sales Trainee

CDP Sales Trainee

Ontario, Canada Req #2456 Tuesday, June 25, 2024

RAVAGO  is North America’s leading Distributor of Commodity and Engineering Plastics. We are looking for a motivated, ambitious professional to join our rapidly growing organization as a PLASTICS SALES TRAINEE; part of our Commercial Development Program.

Join a Private, Family Run Organization with a Global Footprint.

Commercial Development PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Train and develop in all commercial aspects of our business for eventual placement in B2B technical sales as an Account Manager. Training will be up to 8-10 months and will consist of specific instruction and exposure to Customer Service, Purchasing, Product Coordination and Management, Inventory, Logistics, Credit, Quality and Regulatory. 

You will spend approximately 10-12 months training in person at the Ravago Americas HQ in Orlando, FL then be relocated to back to your home region of Ontario.

In addition to learning our internal operations (customer service, purchasing, etc.). trainees will be shadowing sellers on customer sales calls, making technical service visits with product management and interfacing with vendors. This includes blocks of time at our manufacturing plants, distribution facilities, vendor visits and customer visits requiring 20% travel. Upon successful completion of our COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (CDP), the Trainee will be assigned to a field-based Account Manager position.

As part of training:

Inside/outside department shadowing.

One on one teaching-developing by Commercial Development Manager, bi-weekly updates on expectations of week and summarize week.

Attend HQ internal department meetings and various department training seminars.

Essential Functions:

Develop internal relationships – building your support network

Participate in regional sales meetings (virtually and in-person) and industry trade shows.

Attend vendor plant tours for training on specific products

Candidate Characteristics and Qualities:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University

Some previous B2B sales experience preferred.

Work Ethic / Maturity / Professionalism / Positive Attitude

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Must possess ability to work with diverse populations

Ability to travel throughout the United States for trainings

Problem Solving and Organizational Skills

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS :
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.

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