Placement Student- Business Development Support Specialist

Cummins Europe; Stone Cross; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Cummins Europe is seeking a Placement Student for a Business Development Support Specialist role in the UK (Sandwich). You will assist in sales analysis, data reporting, and customer data management within Cummins Power Systems. The placement targets a Summer 2027 start and offers exposure to a global sales organization.

The role emphasizes data-driven sales support, QA of analyses, and cross-functional collaboration with Senior Analysts and the BI team to drive customer value.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare sales analyses and reports for key stakeholders in the sales function and provide sales support for Cummins products/services throughout the sales cycle.
• Gather reporting requirements and analyze data to provide recurring reports to the sales organization; perform QA and test conclusions for data validity.
• Maintain accurate sales entry, reporting and forecasting using Cummins tools and processes (e.g., Cummins Sales Process, CRM systems).
• Enter new customer data and update changes to existing accounts in the corporate database; identify opportunities to grow business and customer loyalty.
• Collaborate with Senior Analysts and BI Leader to understand end-user needs.
• Ensure clear communication across the Sales function and other departments to support customer satisfaction and sales goals.

Skills

Sales forecasting

Pipeline management

Data analytics

Tech savvy

Project management

Self-development

Communication

Education

A level in Maths, Finance or Marketing

Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Business or Finance

Tools

Power BI

Job description

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)