Placement Student- Business Development Support Specialist

PLACEMENT STUDENT – Business Development Support Specialist 

We are looking for an enthusiastic Business Development Support Specialist Placement Student to join our team specializing in Sales for our Power Systems Business Segment in UK, Sandwich. During your placement with us, you will learn how a major global organization operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry.

This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer of 2027.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: 

• Responsible for the preparation of sales analyses and reports for key stakeholders in the sales function & provides sales support for Cummins products and/or services throughout the sales cycle.

• Gathers reporting requirements and analyzes data to provide recurring reports to the sales organization. Performs quality assurance and tests conclusions to ensure validity of the analysis.

• Maintains accurate sales entry, reporting and forecasting through utilization of Cummins tools and processes (e.g., Cummins Sales Process, Customer Relationship Management systems)

• Enters new customer data and updates changes to existing accounts in the corporate database. Seeks opportunities to utilize processes, procedures and initiatives designed to grow the business and increase customer value and loyalty.

• Works with Senior Analysts and the Business Intelligence Leader to understand needs of end users.

• Assures good communication and coordination across the Sales function and other departments in support of customer satisfaction, sales goals, and Cummins culture goals.

To be successful in this role you will need the following: 

• A level in Maths, Finance or Marketing. Studying for bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Business or Finance. Power BI a plus.

• Sales forecasting and pipeline management.

• Tech savvy, project management and self-development. 

• Data analytics and data Quality.

  

CLOSING DATE: (Thursday, 12^th November 2026 11:59pm)

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.