Sales Trainee - Commercial Developmet Program Bamberger Amco Polymers (Ohio Territory)

What Sets This Program Apart Sales Trainee – Commercial Development Program (CDP) Bamberger Amco Polymers (BAP) – Ohio Territory Position The role of Sales Trainee includes participating in a 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 a sales territory in Central Ohio – preferably in the greater Columbus, Ohio area. About the Company Ravago, Global Plastics leader, 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 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, including Supplier, Customer, and various department training seminars. Essential Functions Attend vendor plant tours for training. Participate in regional meetings and industry trade shows. Attend internal department meetings and functions, including Supplier visits and various department training seminars. Candidate Characteristics And Qualities 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 regularly for rotational training and throughout the United States for other training. Problem Solving and Organizational Skills. Commercial Development Program Build Your Career in Polymer Sales. The Right Way. A structured, hands‑on training journey designed to develop the next generation of Ravago's commercial talent — building confident, knowledgeable sellers from the ground up. Ravago's Commercial Development Program (CDP) is a comprehensive career‑launch opportunity for individuals who want to build a long‑term career in polymer distribution sales. Candidates receive structured training across all three pillars of our business — company culture & tools, operations, and field selling — before stepping into a full territory of their own. This is not a sink‑or‑swim environment; this is a curated runway. The Three-Phase Program Phase 1 – Ravago Core

8 WEEKS, ORLANDO, FL

Ravago Culture, Mission & Values. Digital Tools: CRM, Tableau, Copilot. Plastics 101 & Industry foundations. Sales 101: communication skills, selling strategies, leveraging tech & A.I. Life Skills: travel, entertaining, sales professionalism, personality insights. Site Visits Quarterly: Warehouse tours around the nation. Mock Selling Workshop: Real‑Life Scenarios in the Polymer Industry. Phase 1 Capstone Presentation. Phase 2 – Channel Rotations

8 WEEKS, CHANNEL HQ

Customer Service: Order Entry & Relationship‑building. Purchasing & inventory Management. Logistics & Transportation. Quality, Regulatory & Receiving. Warehousing & Inventory Management. Product Management: Grades & Margins. Technical Service & Plastics 201. Hands‑on shadowing ed by Operations Experts. Phase 3 – The Seller Launchpad

8 MONTHS, IN THE FIELD

Inside Sales: Quoting, Accounts & CRM pipeline. Ride‑Alongs with Experienced Sellers. Product Deep Dives with Product Managers. Pre‑call Planning & Post‑call Debriefs. RCD‑Managed Checklist & 30/60/90 reviews. Territory Plan Development & Presentation. Certification of Completion for Independent Territory Ownership. Three Tracks — Tailored To Your Experience Full Track – Recent College Graduate (12‑Month Program): Complete Phases 1, 2, & 3. Built for candidates entering the workforce who want a full foundation in polymer distribution sales and ops. Accelerated – 1–2 Year Seller (6‑12 Month Program): Full program with compressed Phase 3. Prior commercial experience means faster progression to independent territory management. Fast Track – Experienced Seller (3‑6 Month Program): Ravago‑specific orientation, digital tools, and RCD‑managed field checklist. Skips inside sales — deploys rapidly to independent territory selling. What Sets This Program Apart Learn from Experts – Trained by active practitioners in products, operations & sales. Dedicated RCD – A Regional Commercial Director owns your development from Day 1. Cohort Experience – Train alongside peers across channels — share learnings & grow together. Clear Endpoint – Certified, confident, and ready to own a full territory independently. Interested? Talk to your recruiter to learn more about joining the 2026 cohort. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ravago Manufacturing Americas