Apprenticeship - Sales and Marketing Associate – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

The Sales and Marketing Associate Apprentice role is a developmental position within the On-Highway Team. During the apprenticeship you will work 5 days per week, inclusive of 1 day per week for study at Darlington College. On completion of this apprenticeship, you will obtain a Level 5 Operations Management.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course

Operations manager (level 5)

Hours

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 flexible to suit business needs within 8.00am - 5.00pm timeframe.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 11 August 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

3

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

We provide global opportunities to develop your career, make your community a better place and work with today’s most innovative thinkers to solve the world’s toughest problems. We believe in flexibility for you to explore your passions while making an impact through meaningful work within our inclusive workforce. That’s what #LifeAtCummins is all about.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Apprentice to join our dynamic On-Highway Team in 2025. This is a unique opportunity to kick-start your career with a global leader in engine and power solutions. You will gain hands-on experience, industry insight, and develop both your technical knowledge and professional skills while working on real projects that drive our business forward. During your apprenticeship 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 and power your potential!

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

Handle customer and internal communications with professionalism and clarity. Attend meetings with customers and internal stakeholders, contributing to discussions and actions.
Support the development and delivery of strategic customer proposals.
Manage, create and maintain customer relationships and an active pipeline of ongoing project.
Assist in providing accurate sales forecasts and financial data using analysis skills. Consolidate sales data and provide demand forecast inputs where required.
Support the development and delivery of strategic customer projects.
Support the team with market analysis and value proposition communication.

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

Min 5 GCSEs Level 4 – 9 (Grade A*- C) including Mathematics and English Language
Enthusiasm to learn about technology, customer engagement and a broad spectrum of departments within Cummins.
Strong organisational and time-management skills.
A passion for business, marketing, engineering, or a related field is advantageous.

Where you'll work

Centenary House
Yarm Road
Darlington
DL1 4BS

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

DARLINGTON COLLEGE

Your training course

Operations manager (level 5)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Communicate and present information to stakeholders using different types of media.
Identify problems and provide solutions.
Manage and set goals and accountabilities for individuals and teams.
Analyse performance data for individuals and teams to identify areas for improvement.
Manage and influence project activity to deliver within budget and resource requirements.
Lead and influence the team and individuals to support an inclusive culture of equity, diversity, and the promotion of well-being.
Motivate team members and individuals through collaborative activities, for example one-to-one coaching and team meetings, to achieve organisational goals.
Use digital tools to analyse information and monitor performance and budgets to drive the implementation and delivery of plans and projects.
Research, interpret and analyse information to inform the implementation of business plans or projects.
Evaluate the impact of outcomes from organisational plans or projects to drive the decision-making process.
Interpret and implement the practical application of regulation, legislation and organisational policies for stakeholders.
Manage continuous improvement and change for their team and organisation.
Analyse and prioritise organisation activities in response to the operating environment.
Implement business continuity plans, including risk assessment, contingency planning and disaster recovery, to ensure the uninterrupted operation of critical functions.
Identify and respond to external factors that may influence the future landscape and evaluate their impact on the organisation.
Influence and negotiate with stakeholders to shape and agree goals and outcomes.
Manage relationships across multiple and diverse stakeholders.
Deliver sustainable services and solutions which allow the organisation to respond to changes in social, economic and environmental factors.
Manage and facilitate learning and continuous professional development for their team.
Coach and mentor individuals within their team.
Develop and implement operational plans that align with the strategic direction of the organisation.
Communicate and present information to stakeholders using different types of media.
Identify problems and provide solutions.
Manage and set goals and accountabilities for individuals and teams.
Analyse performance data for individuals and teams to identify areas for improvement.
Manage and influence project activity to deliver within budget and resource requirements.
Lead and influence the team and individuals to support an inclusive culture of equity, diversity, and the promotion of well-being.
Motivate team members and individuals through collaborative activities, for example one-to-one coaching and team meetings, to achieve organisational goals.
Use digital tools to analyse information and monitor performance and budgets to drive the implementation and delivery of plans and projects.
Research, interpret and analyse information to inform the implementation of business plans or projects.
Evaluate the impact of outcomes from organisational plans or projects to drive the decision-making process.
Interpret and implement the practical application of regulation, legislation and organisational policies for stakeholders.
Manage continuous improvement and change for their team and organisation.
Analyse and prioritise organisation activities in response to the operating environment.
Implement business continuity plans, including risk assessment, contingency planning and disaster recovery, to ensure the uninterrupted operation of critical functions.
Identify and respond to external factors that may influence the future landscape and evaluate their impact on the organisation.
Influence and negotiate with stakeholders to shape and agree goals and outcomes.
Manage relationships across multiple and diverse stakeholders.
Deliver sustainable services and solutions which allow the organisation to respond to changes in social, economic and environmental factors.
Manage and facilitate learning and continuous professional development for their team.
Coach and mentor individuals within their team.
Develop and implement operational plans that align with the strategic direction of the organisation.

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

3 other subjects (grade C/4 or above)
Maths & English (grade C/4 or above)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Any 2 subjects (grade C or above)

BTEC in:

Any Subject (grade Merit)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

Cummins Turbo Technologies is the only manufacturer focused solely on medium- to heavy-duty diesel engine turbo technologies. For more than 60 years, we have delivered innovative, reliable turbocharger solutions for our customers. Our vision for turbocharger solutions, thanks to our rich company heritage derived from our Holset® brand, sets us apart as a technology leader.

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Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Possibility of a potential permanent employment through open vacancies.

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