Placement Student- Sales and Business Development

Cummins Europe; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12-month placement

Exposure to international customers

Renewable energy experience

Hands-on commercial experience

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is offering a 12-month Placement Student position in Sales and Business Development based in the UK (Sandwich).

The role focuses on supporting the BESS International Sales team, handling real customer opportunities and gaining experience in pricing, market research, and opportunity management. Ideal candidates are pursuing a Business/Sales/Marketing/Commercial/Contracts/Administration degree and have strong IT skills (Excel, PowerPoint).

Qualifications

• Studying towards a Business/Sales/Marketing/Commercial/Contracts/Administration degree.
• Excellent IT skills with Excel and PowerPoint; Power BI beneficial but not essential.
• Ability to interpret data, solve problems and think innovatively.
• Team player with strong workload management.

Responsibilities

• Support international customer opportunities and assist in bringing Battery Energy Storage System solutions to market.
• Contribute to commercial proposals, pricing and margin analysis.
• Conduct market research and use sales tools for opportunity management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and interact with international customers and dealers.
• Gain practical experience in renewable energy and international sales.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Team player

Time management

Education

Business/Sales/Marketing/Commercial/Contracts/Administration degree (pursuing)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI (beneficial)

Job description

PLACEMENT STUDENT – Sales and Business Development

We are looking for an enthusiastic Sales and Business Development 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:

• 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.

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

• 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

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

Job Sales

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On‑site with Flexibility

Job Type Student ­– Cooperative/12 Month Placement

ReqID 2437535

Relocation Package No

100% On‑Site No