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“Just like the IT sector, Oracle is a
fast growing company, acquiring
a number of market leaders every
year. This means that there are new
opportunities, new market segments,
new products and services to sell”
david
completion of my probationary period, it customer meetings, finding solutions
Oracle university
would provide me with a permanent sales to maximise clients’ user adoption of
account Manager representative position. This is how I moved Oracle technology, and thus maximise its
Oracle to Dublin. performance and savings. In short, a great
deal of responsibility!
Studied Ecole de Management, I first started to work on a small sales
Normandie, France territory for the French market and Just like the IT sector, Oracle is a fast
developed a taste for the challenge to sell growing company acquiring a number of
I joined Oracle just after completing a IT. After two and a half years, and several market leaders every year. This means that
master’s degree in business in France. evolutions of position, I now manage British there are new opportunities, new market
At that time, I wanted to start my career strategic financial services customers, segments, new products and services
abroad in the IT field. Oracle offered me selling Oracle training solutions to the to sell. With a good dose of creativity,
work as an intern for three months in the major banks and insurance companies in flexibility and ability to ‘think outside of the
sales department and, after successful the UK. This includes a number of onsite box’, Oracle is the place to develop your
career according to your plans.
“From day one, I was given responsibility
for important tasks, such as preparing
a weekly financial report for senior
management. While it was initially a
bit daunting, the experience gave me
immediate exposure to the business”
chris chang and development. The culture of the We all socialise together and regularly meet
Graduate Finance Trainee company is based on a strong set of core outside the office. It’s certainly made leaving
rM values, which range from high standards to student life slightly easier!
enjoying ourselves at work. These values
What was his course and uni? are clearly evident within all aspects of the As a finance graduate, I’m in the middle
organisation and provide a basis for a good of studying for a professional qualification,
I’d always wanted to work for a large working environment. paid for by the company. There’s always
organisation that was committed to its someone in the finance division ready to
employees and their continued development. From day one, I was given responsibility for offer their support and advice and we’re
RM certainly fulfils both of these. important tasks, such as preparing a weekly even allowed study leave.
financial report for senior management. While
Upon visiting RM and going through the it was initially a bit daunting, the experience Having passed two exams in May, I’m
application process, it became clear that it gave me immediate exposure to the edging closer to gaining my accreditation as
is a company that values its employees and business. It’s definitely a fun place to work a qualified management accountant, which
is dedicated to providing them with support and there’s a strong graduate network here. will open even more opportunities for me!
GradJobs Magazine | Autumn 08
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