Sales Associate
Listed on 2026-01-11
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Sales
Sales Representative, Sales Development Rep/SDR -
Business
Sales Associate – Entry Level Sales Role with Clear Progression About The Role
This is an entry level sales position, well suited to a graduate looking to build a long term career in commercial sales. You will join Ultrapolymers, a pan European polymer distributor, part of the wider Ravago Group. Ravago is the largest independently owned plastics recycler in Europe and a major global force across polymers, recycling, and distribution.
The Sales Associate role is the first step into professional B2B sales within a technical industry. You will learn how commercial decisions are made, how customer relationships are built, and how sales activity converts into revenue and margin.
This is a desk based commercial role that provides structured training, daily coaching, and hands on exposure to customers, products, and markets across Europe.
Why this role suits a graduateYou may have limited sales experience. That is expected. What matters is curiosity, resilience, and a willingness to learn.
This role gives you- A clear entry point into sales
- Exposure to real customers from day one
- Daily use of CRM and digital sales tools
- Commercial training alongside experienced Account Managers
- Visibility of how a pan European organisation operates
- A defined pathway into Account Management, Business Development, or wider group roles
You will be supported through:
- Structured onboarding and sales training
- Product and market education
- Ongoing coaching from Account Managers and Sales Managers
- Clear activity targets to build confidence and capability
Progression opportunities include:
- Account Manager roles
- Business Development roles
- Digital or commercial support roles
- Wider European or group level roles within Ravago
You will act as a key link between customers, Account Managers, and internal teams.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing customer orders and enquiries
- Building relationships with allocated customers
- Making proactive sales calls, including re engaging dormant customers
- Identifying customer needs and recommending suitable products
- Supporting Account Managers with quotes, follow ups, and pipeline activity
- Using CRM daily to record activity, opportunities, and customer data
- Learning product features and applications across polymer markets
This role suits someone who:
- Is early in their career or a recent graduate
- Wants to build a career in sales or commercial roles
- Is comfortable speaking with customers by phone
- Is organised and data focused
- Is willing to learn technical products
- Enjoys working within a team and taking feedback
- Is motivated by targets and personal development
No prior polymer or sales experience is required. Full training is provided.
About Ultrapolymers And RavagoUltrapolymers operates across Europe, supplying polymer materials into a wide range of industries.
As part of the Ravago Group, you are joining a business with:
- Strong financial stability
- A major commitment to plastics recycling and circularity
- Exposure to sustainability driven markets
- Career paths across distribution, recycling, compounding, and manufacturing
This is not a short term role. It is a platform to build a long term commercial career.
Seniority level- Entry level
- Full-time
- Sales and Business Development
- Plastics Manufacturing
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