Placement Student- Sales and Business Development

Cummins Inc; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. invites a placement student to join the Sales and Business Development team, focusing on Battery Energy Storage System solutions within the Power Systems Business Segment.

The 12-month placement offers hands-on experience, engaging with international customers and dealers, and exposure to pricing, proposals and market analysis. You will work with experienced sales professionals, supporting opportunities and developing commercial and analytical skills in renewable energy and

Qualifications

• Studying towards a Business/Sales/Marketing/Commercial/contracts/ administration degree.
• Excellent IT skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint; Power BI beneficial.
• Able to understand data, problem solve and think innovatively.
• Team player with ability to manage workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Join the International Sales team for a 12-month placement and gain hands-on experience in fast-growing energy solutions.
• Support real international customer opportunities and help bring Battery Energy Storage System solutions to market.
• Gain exposure to commercial proposals, pricing and margin analysis, market research, sales tools, business development and opportunity management.
• Interact with international customers and dealers to develop commercial and analytical skills.
• Build practical experience in renewable energy, international sales and business development.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Teamwork

Education

Business/ Sales/ Marketing degree

Tools

Power BI

Access

Visio

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