Marketing Operations Review

I mainly worked with the communications team/suppliers to ensure collateral (e.g., brochures) were available globally whether this be as digital downloads or physical prints for events. I also prepared monthly literature reviews for all markets (e.g., Marine), meeting with the market owners to review usage data and recommending actions (e.g., content/branding updates, revisions and obsoletions). Other duties included order approvals, literature translations, restocks and ad-hoc projects such as asset creation.

My project management has been hugely developed and improved. I've worked on numerous ad-hoc projects including focus groups, refining translation processes and creating new, market-facing banners in our latest branding. Each project required carefully planning and time-management, while still keeping on top of my regular, incoming stakeholder collateral requests. Additionally, my presenting skills have been enhanced by having the opportunity to lead meetings with both internal (comms) and external (suppliers) groups developing leadership skills.

I was given lots of responsibility and felt a part of the Cummins Team. I was trusted to be interacting with the communications team independently along with being able to work closely and lead team meetings with our suppliers without supervision. Practically, some of the tasks I was responsible for including order approvals, compiling the data for literature reviews and procuring recommendations, collateral re-prints and shipments, raising POs, accurately recording financials, inbox management and training.

I had a very good working-relationship with my manager, having regular 1-to-1s to discuss my workload and how I was finding things. This was a great opportunity to provide honest feedback, review my work and plan ahead. I also had a buddy who was my go-to for all work-related questions, and a mentor to discuss my aspirations and personal development. Additionally, I never came across anyone at Cummins wasn't happy, and eager to help.

The company culture and general atmosphere was really positive and enjoyable. Cummins are very big on diversity and inclusion, alongside teamwork and employee care. Everyone was very positive, and always happy to help and talk. Working online most of the time was a new experience, with the majority of the Communications Team being located over in America but this was a welcome experience to be in a role with a global reach and impact.

I thoroughly enjoyed my placement. I wanted a role that would expose me to a wide variety of business and marketing facets which is exactly what I got at Cummins. I was able to work on a variety of projects, with a variety of people throughout the business. I could really see the tangible impact of my work which was really important to me. I now have lots of ideas about my future employment.

Yes

At Cummins, you'll be working for a global company with so many opportunities for development and impact. If successful at Cummins, take advantage of the networking opportunities available meeting with employees from all over the business to discuss their journey at Cummins and the things they get up to in their job. It is very much a part of the Cummins Culture to talk about opportunities and to help each other with career development.