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Job title: Sales Director / Event Manager  

Location: Office based (Guildford) minimum of 3 days a week in the office 

Hours: Full time 

Salary: £40-60K p/a dependant on experience + uncapped commission 

Job description:  

We have a very exciting opportunity for a commercially driven Event Director to join the award-winning team at Raccoon Media Group as the event lead for the for a new launch event. Reporting directly to the MD, this is a commercial-lead opportunity that is perfect for an experience sales and event professional looking to take the next step up or an experienced Sales Manager / Event Manager  

Key responsibilities include: 

  • Define and deliver the sales plan for the new launch event, including identification of key commercial objectives, strategy, tactics, potential risks, industry opportunities and measurable KPI 
  • Manage and deliver all sales in-line with the event budget 
  • Manage commercial forecasting to the MD  
  • Review pricing policies and suggest ideas that drive higher revenue Sales and Relationships 
  • Take the lead role in developing our value-proposition for the Expo. Suggest new ideas and technical innovations that improve the proposition 
  • Create a new suite of sales tools to help sell the proposition  
  • Work with Marketing Team to ensure that marketing spend is within budget 
  • Liaise with Marketing Team to develop the visitor proposition and increase visitor traffic 
  • Work with our Head of Content to ensure a strong content proposition is delivered  
  • Work with Operations Director to ensure operational expenditure is in line with budget 
  • Attend exhibitions (UK and International) to help generate revenue, promote the site and conduct interviews 
  • Proactively look for new/smarter ways to improve department processes and procedures to deliver a faster, more efficient service to clients  
  • Ensure all event documents and paperwork are accurate and in place  
  • Show a driven, revenue-first and hands-on management style that guides best practice, raises performance and delivers against the Raccoon Events company values  
  • Communicate regularly with the wider team keep them updated on strategic and tactical department news, developments and results (weekly meetings)  
  • Work with Event Directors to ensure cross department sharing of leads and collaborative working 
  • Consistently demonstrate tact, diplomacy, maturity and professionalism in all aspects of your role  
  • Be accountable for your business unit, complying with all internal processes to ensure quality standards and service propositions are being met  

About us:  

We are a dynamic, high-growth media business focused on enabling healthy and active lives. 

Our media properties deliver year-round content and advice to specialist, self-identifying consumers that share a love of being outside, healthy and active. Our events are well-timed, community-driven, tightly focused and passion-led. They bring buyers and sellers together to see cutting edge innovations in a fun and exciting way. 

How to apply 

Please apply today with your current CV to amy.sheridan@raccoonmediagroup.com   

Benefits of being a Raccoon: 

  • Be part of a fast-growing, multi-award-winning team 
  • Personalised career training and development plan with annual reviews 
  • Uncapped performance related incentives and bonuses 
  • Access to the AEO mentoring programme, forums and working groups 
  • Superb inhouse guidance and external training budget to support your growth 
  • Rapid business growth offering you rapid opportunities to progress 
  • Growth-share scheme available so that everyone is rewarded for business growth success 
  • 20 days holiday per annum, plus office closed between Christmas and New Year 
  • 2 days per year to volunteer for a good cause 
  • Additional days offered in lieu when working/travelling at weekends 
  • Opportunity to travel with events in UK, Europe, Middle East and USA 
  • Great team building functions throughout the year including Christmas and Summer parties 
  • We encourage you to be active – shower facilities, gym discounts, bike racks and cycle-to-work scheme 
  • Drinks, snacks and healthy treats in the office for staff to enjoy 
  • Government pension scheme  – 5% employee and 3% employer contribution 
  • Death in Service cover – 4 x basic salary and support for your family 
  • Employee Assistance Programme – support covers three core wellbeing areas: financial, mental and physical and includes 24/7 virtual GP access 
  • Optional private healthcare plan – special rates negotiated for you and your family if you want to opt-in 

Mission Statement 

  • We are a company that deliver on our promises and commitments to internal and external partners. 
  • We support flexible working, we are achievement-based not hours based. 
  • We are a trust-based business that believes in empowering people through delegation. 
  • Diversity is important to us and we operate a policy of conscious inclusion. 
  • We are one team, and we are all in it together. 
  • We challenge the status-quo, we are innovative and open-minded. 
  • We focus on our environmental impact. 

Further information: 

Take a look at our website www.raccoonmediagroup.com and the brands that form our products and services. We suggest that you take a look at the events that we run and see if you think this could be the right fit for you. 

Job title: Event Manager

We have a very exciting opportunity for an Event Manager to join the award-winning team at Raccoon Media Group. Reporting directly to the MD, this is a commercial-lead opportunity that is perfect for a Sales Manager looking to take the next step up or an experienced Event Manager

Location: Office based (Guildford)/Hybrid
Hours: Full time (USA Hours Required 10-6pm / 11-7pm)
Salary: OTE £65,000 p/a (£50k basic plus £15k bonuses)

Key responsibilities include:

  • Define the growth plan for the event, strengthening sales and services and client excellence – including identification of key commercial objectives, strategy, tactics, potential risks, industry opportunities and measurable KPIs
  • Drive the strategy and take lead responsibility for the retention and growth of client account(s)to reach quarterly and annual revenue and margin targets
  • Uphold accurate and regular tracking, trend identification and trimming of department model to drive greater efficiencies, smarter working practices and effective resource allocation where required
  • Produce and monitor financial forecasting, billing and processes, including firm control of department spend and reconciliation
  • Ensure adherence to all company payment procedures
  • Review pricing policies and suggest ideas that drive higher revenue sales and relationships
  • Take the lead role in developing our value-proposition for the event. Suggest new ideas and technical innovations that improve the proposition
  • Create a new suite of sales tools to help sell the proposition
  • Work with marketing team to ensure that marketing spend is within budget
  • Liaise with marketing team to develop the visitor proposition and increase visitor traffic
  • Work with our Head of Content to ensure a strong content proposition is delivered
  • Work with Operations Director to ensure operational expenditure is in line with budget
  • Attend exhibitions to help generate revenue, promote the site and conduct interviews
  • Proactively look for new/smarter ways to improve department processes and procedures to deliver a faster, more efficient service to clients
  • Ensure all event documents and paperwork are accurate and in place
  • Show a driven, revenue-first and hands-on management style that guides best practice, raises performance and delivers against the Raccoon Media Group company values
  • Communicate regularly with the wider team keep them updated on strategic and tactical department news, developments and results (weekly meetings)
  • Work with other Event Directors to ensure cross department sharing of leads and collaborative working
  • Consistently demonstrate tact, diplomacy, maturity and professionalism in all aspects of your role
  • Be accountable for your business unit, complying with all internal processes to ensure quality standards and service propositions are being met

Location: Raccoon Events Ltd, 2 Bell Court, Leapale Lane, Guilford, GU1 4LY, United Kingdom

How to apply

Please apply today with your current CV to amy.sheridan@raccoonmediagroup.com

Benefits of being a Raccoon

  • Be part of a fast-growing, multi-award winning team
  • Personalised career training and development plan with annual reviews
  • Uncapped performance related incentives and bonuses
  • Access to the AEO mentoring programme, forums and working groups
  • Superb inhouse guidance and external training budget to support your growth
  • Rapid business growth offering you rapid opportunities to progress
  • Growth-share scheme available so that everyone is rewarded for business growth success
  • 20 days holiday per annum, plus office closed between Christmas and New Year
  • 2 days per year to volunteer for a good cause
  • Additional days offered in lieu when working/travelling at weekends
  • Opportunity to travel with events in UK, Europe, Middle East and USA
  • Great team building functions throughout the year including Christmas and Summer parties
  • We encourage you to be active – shower facilities, gym discounts, bike racks and cycle-to-work scheme
  • Drinks, snacks and healthy treats in the office for staff to enjoy
  • Government pension scheme  – 5% employee and 3% employer contribution
  • Death in Service cover – 4 x basic salary and support for your family
  • Employee Assistance Programme – support covers three core wellbeing areas: financial, mental and physical and includes 24/7 virtual GP access
  • Optional private healthcare plan – special rates negotiated for you and your family if you want to opt-in

Mission Statement

  • We are a company that deliver on our promises and commitments to internal and external partners.
  • We support flexible working, we are achievement-based not hours based.
  • We are a trust-based business that believes in empowering people through delegation.
  • Diversity is important to us and we operate a policy of conscious inclusion.
  • We are one team, and we are all in it together.
  • We challenge the status-quo, we are innovative and open-minded.
  • We focus on our environmental impact.

Further information:

Take a look at our website www.raccoonmediagroup.com and the brands that form our products and services. We suggest that you take a look at the events that we run and see if you think this could be the right fit for you.

Got a great idea and want to work with the team at Raccoon? There are three ways to do this…

1. Purchase: You have a great idea and you would like us to buy the idea from you for a mutually acceptable sum. The value we pay is linked to:

  • How developed is the idea? (is it a workable business plan or an idea)
  • How tested is the idea? (conversations with partners, exhibitors, visitors etc)
  • Are there clear recommendations in the plan? (timeline, location, venue etc)
  • How much work is required to make this into a viable event?
  • How much risk is there?
  • What are the capital requirements?

2. Purchase and Employ: We buy the idea from you for a mutually acceptable sum and you come and work on the event (you would need to interview for a specific role in either sales, marketing, content, finance, management or operations).

3. Employ and Equity: You work on the event in a specific role but at a lower fee in exchange for an equity stake in the business.

Join our Sales Development Academy

Raccoon’s Sales Development Academy is a comprehensive, immersive program designed to fast-track graduates into successful sales professionals within the Events and Media industry. Over the course of 12-18 months, participants will be exposed to various aspects of the sales process, develop key commercial skills, and gain hands-on experience in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment. Find out more here.