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Junior Sales Executive
Company Overview:
Raccoon Media Group is a dynamic, scaled, high-growth media business focused on mobilising passion-led B2C and B2B communities across the globe. Our events and media properties deliver year-round content and advice to specialist, self-identifying audiences.
Junior Sales Executive Overview:
Raccoon Media Group’s Junior Sales Executive role is a comprehensive, immersive role designed to fast-track graduates into successful sales professionals within the events and media industry. The applicant 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.
Who We’re Looking For:
• Degree calibre: Recent graduates from college and university or equivalent non-university experience.
• Passion: A genuine interest in media, events, and sales, with a drive to succeed in a target-driven environment.
• Skills: Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills. Confidence in presenting and negotiating, resilient, self-motivated, problem solver.
• Adaptability: A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic industry.
• Ambition: Individuals who are looking for a long-term career in sales and are eager to grow with Raccoon Media Group.
What We Offer:
• Competitive Salary: Starting salary of £22k-£24k with performance-based bonuses.
• Training: A tailored training program, including sales techniques, negotiation skills, and product knowledge.
• Networking: Exposure to a wide range of clients and industry professionals through events and conferences.
• Progression: Clear career progression opportunities, with potential for permanent roles in business development, account management, or sales management.
How to Apply:
To apply for the Junior Sales Executive, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining why you are interested in joining Raccoon Media Group and what you hope to gain from the role. Applications should be sent to admin@raccoonmediagroup.com
This position is perfect for driven individuals who want to kickstart their career in sales while working in a vibrant, entrepreneurial company within the events and media industry.
Please note, we do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies. We explicitly reserve the right to retain unsolicited candidate submissions on our own database with no obligation whatsoever to the agency concerned.
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.