Global Energy Sales & BD Placement (12 Months)

Cummins Inc; Stone Cross; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in the UK (Sandwich) is offering a 12-month Placement Student in Sales and Business Development for the Power Systems business. The role begins Summer 2027 and provides hands-on experience in international sales within a fast-growing energy sector.

You will work with experienced sales professionals on real opportunities, gain exposure to proposals, pricing, market research and sales tools, and develop commercial and analytical skills while interacting with international customers.

Qualifications

• Studying towards a Business/Sales/Marketing/Commercial/contracts/ administration degree
• Excellent IT skills, in particular Excel and PowerPoint (Access, Visio, and Power BI beneficial but not essential)
• Ability to understand data, problem solving and think innovatively
• Team player and ability to manage workload effectively

Responsibilities

• Join our BESS International Sales team for a 12-month placement and gain hands-on experience in one of the fastest-growing areas of the energy industry.
• You’ll work alongside experienced sales and business development professionals, supporting real international customer opportunities and helping to bring Battery Energy Storage System solutions to market.
• The role will give you exposure to commercial proposals, pricing and margin analysis, market research, sales tools, business development and opportunity management.
• Support teams across the business and interact with international customers and dealers, developing valuable commercial, analytical and communication skills.
• This is an excellent opportunity to build practical experience in renewable energy, international sales and business development.
• Gaining an insight into how a global organisation develops and delivers innovative energy solutions.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Business/Sales/Marketing/Commercial/contracts/ administration degree

Tools

Power BI

Visio

Access

Job description

Cummins Inc. in the UK (Sandwich) is offering a 12-month Placement Student in Sales and Business Development for the Power Systems business. The role begins Summer 2027 and provides hands-on experience in international sales within a fast-growing energy sector.

You will work with experienced sales professionals on real opportunities, gain exposure to proposals, pricing, market research and sales tools, and develop commercial and analytical skills while interacting with international customers.