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Raccoon Events is a dynamic, high-growth events business focused on health and wellbeing markets. Our events are well-timed, community-driven, tightly focused and passion-led. We bring buyers and sellers together to see cutting edge innovations in a fun and exciting way.

  • We are a company that deliver on our promises and commitments to internal and external partners
  • We are a service business and we aim to respond to all internal and external comms within 1 working day
  • 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

Benefits of being a Raccoon

  • Part of a multi-award winning team
  • 20 days holiday per annum
  • We encourage you to be active – shower facilities, bike racks and heated lockers
  • Performance related incentives and bonuses
  • Government pension scheme  – 5% employee and 3% employer contribution
  • Dedicated time within the week for you to be active
  • Personalised training and development plan
  • Rapid business growth offering you rapid opportunities to progress

  • 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: Sales Manager

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

Location: Guildford
Hours: Flexible
Salary: 35k – 45k p/a + commission

Key responsibilities include:

  • Driving the revenue to ensure targets are achieved
  • Identification of key commercial objectives, strategy, tactics, potential risks, industry opportunities and measurable KPIs
  • Ensure retention and growth of client account(s)to reach quarterly and annual revenue and margin targets
  • Accurate sales forecasting
  • Ensure adherence to all company payment procedures
  • Review pricing policies and suggest ideas that drive higher revenue Sales and Relationships
  • Create new ideas and technical innovations that improve the proposition
  • Attend events to help generate revenue, promote the show and conduct meetings
  • 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 other teams 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

Job Title: Senior Marketing Manager

Location: Guildford

The offices are based in central Guildford. There is no office parking, but the offices are 10 minutes’ walk from the main train station.

Hours: Full time

Salary: £40-£45k depending on experience + bonus scheme

Job description: 

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Senior Marketing Manager to join the award-winning team at Raccoon Media Group, working on our newly formed but fast-growing Animal Health Division. This is a unique opportunity for someone with a proven track record of launching and running successful B2B and B2C events in the UK. The ideal candidate will bring strategic vision, creativity and a hands-on approach to delivering results. You’ll be responsible for managing a small, talented team and overseeing budgets, while driving marketing strategy with an entrepreneurial mindset. Flexibility and the ability to adapt quickly to the evolving needs of the events are essential. While experience in the animal health sector is desirable, it is not essential — what matters most is your demonstrable success in delivering impactful event marketing campaigns.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Deliver the marketing strategy for the Animal Health Division, aligning with business goals and event growth targets
  • Plan and execute multi-channel marketing campaigns across digital, print, social, PR and partnerships for both B2B and B2C audiences
  • Line management responsibilities
  • Manage marketing budgets effectively
  • Drive audience acquisition and exhibitor engagement, ensuring strong attendance and commercial outcomes for events
  • Collaborate closely with sales, content and operations teams to ensure integrated campaign planning and execution
  • Measure and report on campaign performance, using data to inform decisions and improve outcomes
  • Adapt strategies and tactics as needed, maintaining flexibility in response to changing event needs or market conditions

Experience & skills:

  • Proven experience in launching and managing successful B2B and B2C events in the UK in a senior marketing role
  • Strategic marketing experience, with the ability to develop and implement effective, commercially driven marketing plans
  • Strong team management skills, with experience leading, mentoring and developing small teams
  • Entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to think creatively, act decisively and adapt quickly in a fast-moving environment
  • Be willing to be hands on – all team members work on each event so it’s important to note that this will be a role where strategy and delivery will be required
  • Excellent budget management experience, ensuring cost-effective use of resources and maximising campaign ROI
  • Deep understanding of audience development, lead generation and customer engagement across multiple channels
  • Strong analytical and reporting skills, confident using data to inform decisions and demonstrate impact
  • Outstanding communication and stakeholder management, both internally and externally
  • Experience in the animal health, veterinary, or life sciences sector is preferred but not essential
  • Highly organised with strong project management skills, able to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines simultaneously

How to apply

Please send a covering email and CV to Ashley Cox, Group Marketing Director ashley.cox@raccoonmediagroup.com  

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.