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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

Job title: Operations Manager (ISPO)

Location: Office based (Guildford)/Hybrid
Hours: Full time
Salary: £45,000 + bonus

Reports to:  Nick Fielding, Operations Director 

Job Purpose:

  • Working within the Operations Team you will play a pivotal part in the end-to-end planning and operational delivery of one of the world’s largest and most complex exhibitions – ISPO.  You will be involved in discussions and working on solutions for all operational deliverables of the show, including working with the suppliers, exhibitors and the ISPO Team to create an unforgettable event for exhibitors and visitors. 
  • Help plan and manage all event logistics, including venue, exhibition setup, audio-visual, health and safety, signage, registration, security, and overall customer experience. 
  • Act as a vital link within the Operations department, working closely with the Operations Director, internal teams (Sales and Marketing), and external partners to ensure all technical and logistical aspects are executed to the highest standard. 
  • Oversee the floorplan management and operational needs for the exhibitors. 

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 tracy.bebbington@raccoonmediagroup.com

About us

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.

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.