Michelle O'Keeffe, Marketing Manager, ebookers Ireland

Degree subject
Tourism Marketing
Job title
Marketing Manager
Employer
ebookers Ireland
I knew I wanted to work for ebookers after graduation so while at college I approached them for a summer job. Following this job, I worked for them part time during college and also completed a marketing placement there.
After graduating, my aim was to work in the marketing department. I first worked as a Product Executive until a position as a Marketing Executive became available. A year later, when the Marketing Manager relocated, I did not apply for the position at first as I felt I was too young. But I realised that I should let the management team know that it was something I aspired to so I submitted my CV and after an internal interview was offered the job.
I am responsible for print advertising, press releases and product launches. I also produce a quarterly travel magazine, and we are planning a street and radio promotion. A large part of my job is related to online advertising, and the website needs permanent updating with special offers. Every day is a challenge and of course there are the travel perks!
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