James Markwell

Head of Marketing @Celtic Routes

Southampton, GB
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WORK HISTORY

Sep 2024 — Present

Head of Marketing @Celtic Routes

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Transformed CRM into a combined sales and marketing pipeline tool, increasing sales by 66% year-on-year• Built a network of international travel agents, generating an additional organic channel for customer acquisition• Doubled the customer database through targeted campaigns and partnerships• Designed and implemented a full customer journey for pre, during and post-tour stages, significantly increasing repeat bookings• Scaled organic traffic from zero to ranking for 700+ keywords, establishing SEO as a core acquisition channel• Delivered 114% year-on-year growth across social media channels, strengthening brand presence and engagement• Led a cross-functional team of freelancers, web developers, designers and agencies to deliver high-performing digital campaigns and website enhancements• Delivered a full website redesign, introducing bespoke itineraries, “reserve now” functionality and live chat, directly contributing to conversion uplift and increased sales• Built a marketing funnel model aligning proposals, enquiries and website sessions to sales targets, improving forecasting and pipeline management• Initiated brand partnerships and trade campaigns (e.g. Rockar Land Rover), expanding reach to new audiences of Land Rover enthusiasts

EDUCATION

2005 — 2009

Bournemouth University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Studies

1998 — 2003

The Toynbee School

GCSEs

SKILLS

Online AdvertisingManagementAffiliate MarketingMicrosoft WordCustomer RetentionCustomer AcquisitionMarketingMobile MarketingOnline MarketingWeb AnalyticsConversion OptimizationAggregatorBuilding RelationshipsPpcDigital MarketingEmail MarketingSocial Media MarketingTealeafMarketing CommunicationsJiraSocial MediaMarketing StrategyPaid Search CampaignsAdvertising

ABOUT JAMES MARKWELL

An experienced Digital Marketing Manager with a demonstrated history of working in a range of industries including leisure, travel & tourism, insurance and software. Skilled in Management, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, and Social Media.

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