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Placement Student - Key Accounts Coordinator

Business, Project Management, Marketing.

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Key Accounts Coordinator Placement Student to join our team specializing in Sales for our Engine Business segment in UK, Darlington. 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.

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

The requirements are to be onsite for part of the week so you will need to be able to travel or relocate to the location on your own behalf.

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

  • Assist with new business opportunities.
  • Execute product introduction schedules with customers.
  • Helping to ensure customer satisfaction in delivery and enabling improvements on behalf of the customer.
  • Sales margin analysis, managing customer demand and pricing.
  • Communicating with internal stakeholders and customers.
  • Customer request forecast management.

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

  • Working towards a degree in business management, project management, sales and marketing, that will demonstrate your ability to succeed in a sales environment.
  • Strong organizational and planning skills to meet deadlines.
  • Be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills whilst working directly with internal and external customers.
  • Desire and enthusiasm to learn about current and new Cummins Off Highway products.

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

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Job ID Number: 2438842
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  • Deadline
    November 13th, 2026
  • Starting
    Summer 2027
  • Salary
    Competitive + benefits
  • Degree required
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Location
    Darlington (Hybrid)
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Disciplines Accepted...
  • Business
  • Marketing/Communications
  • Project Management
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