Summary of the role:
The Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship develops the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to support the effective running of an organisation and prepare for future management responsibilities. Learners will gain a broad understanding of business operations, stakeholder management, communication, project support, and continuous improvement. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped with highly transferable business administration skills that can be applied across a wide range of sectors and organisations, providing a strong foundation for career progression into supervisory or management roles.
Summary of the course:
The Sales and Marketing Associate role is a developmental position within the Cummins Emission Solutions European Commercial Team. During the apprenticeship you will work 5 days per week, inclusive of 1 day per week for study at Darlington College. The working hours are 09:00AM to 17:00PM (with flexibility to suit business needs). On completion of this apprenticeship, you will obtain a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship
ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Help build and maintain strong customer relationships.
- Interpret relevant data, and business and customer insights, and translate them into value propositions.
- Support sales and commercial activities that drive revenue growth and market share.
- Coordinate communication between customers, sales teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment.
- Champion the voice of the customer, supporting continuous improvement and business growth.
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- Must have obtained a 5/B in maths, 5/B in both English subjects.
- All other subjects can be 4/c or above. Strong communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships, convey information clearly, and adapt communication styles to engage a range of stakeholders and audiences.
- Strategic and analytical thinking, enabling the evaluation of complex information, identification of key trends and opportunities, and the development of well-informed solutions to support business objectives.
- Customer focus, with a commitment to understanding customer needs, delivering a positive experience, and building long-term relationships through responsive and proactive support.
- A willingness to learn and network, demonstrating curiosity, openness to feedback, and a proactive approach to developing new skills, expanding knowledge, and building professional connections across the organisation.
Why Cummins
As an apprentice at Cummins, you will have the chance to develop your skills and knowledge in a supportive and dynamic environment. Our program is designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience that prepares you for a successful career in the industry.
About UsCummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.Skills Required
- GCSE grade 5/B in Mathematics
- GCSE grade 5/B in both English subjects
- GCSE grade 4/C or above in all other subjects
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Strategic and analytical thinking skills
- Customer-focused approach
- Willingness to learn, network, and develop new skills
Cummins Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cummins and has not been reviewed or approved by Cummins.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company contribution/match and both defined contribution and defined benefit pension plans are offered, alongside profit sharing and an employee stock purchase plan. This mix supports long-term savings and financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options (HSA, HSA Plus, PPO) with dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage are provided, along with telehealth, mental-health support, and wellness tools. In-network protections and HSA/HSA Plus structures are described to help manage costs.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity and paternity leave, family medical leave, and adoption assistance are offered. Reduced or flexible hours and unpaid extended leave options further support caregiving needs.
Cummins Insights
What We Do
At Cummins, we empower everyone to grow their careers through meaningful work, building inclusive and equitable teams, coaching, development and opportunities to make a difference. Across our entire organization, you'll find engineers, developers, and technicians who are innovating, designing, testing, and building. You'll also find accountants, marketers, as well as manufacturing, quality and supply chain specialists who are working with technology that's just as innovative and advanced.
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