About us:
How did Web Summit become, in the words of Forbes, “the best tech conference on the planet”? Meaningful connections. Our tech events are unmissable because we make it easier for the right people to meet and connect. Everyone at Web Summit works towards this goal.
And we’re just getting started.
We’re always looking to build on the impact we have already made at Web Summit. In the coming years we’ll take Web Summit to new markets, promoting global connectivity, highlighting important issues and connecting global leaders – all while making a positive impact on the environment and communities we encounter.
To build a better company, we have to better ourselves. We do that by finding the most ambitious people to work with us.
Role:
Web Summit produces the best technology conferences in the world, with our latest event starting in Vancouver in 2025. As we expand our presence across the globe, we now require a Deputy Country Manager in Vancouver, BC to help us foster and cement a thriving and successful partnership.
What you’ll achieve:
- Support the development and implementation of a coherent strategy for Web Summit in Canada and North America.
- Advise on key stakeholder relations, operations, corporate and community engagement
- Foster key relationships to ensure long term success in the region
- Ensure that Web Summit maintains a smooth and coherent relationship with our city, provincial, and federal stakeholders.
- Work as an internal resource and consultant for teams within Web Summit, utilising your specialised knowledge of Canada and North America.
- Increase political engagement, ensuring the participation of key attendees at our events
- Advise on, and lead where necessary, business engagement with partner companies and delegations.
- Contribute to and support the Vancouver tech ecosystem year-round.
- You’re capable of utilising your positive rapport to nurture constructive, strategic relationships with stakeholders.
- You have an extensive network of Canadian and North American contacts in political, enterprise and media circles.
- You have experience with negotiation in proposal and tender processes
- You’re a clear communicator with the ability to network, secure referrals and leverage contacts
- Ability to work to agreed KPIs, and report on progress to senior management within Web Summit.
- You’re a problem solver, always looking for a solution that benefits all parties
- You are comfortable working with high profile VIPs, dealing with sensitive matters with the utmost professionalism
Benefits and perks:
- Hybrid-working model open to all employees.
- Fully subsidised healthcare, dental, employee assistance programme (EAP) and more.
- Pension contribution up to 6%(Irish based only)
- A dedicated in-house L&D department, with access to workshops, online learning and resources to help you excel in your career development.
- Company laptop, generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements.
- Our very own Tramway Team, which drives community and morale-boosting events for employees to participate in.
- Annual company get-togethers, charity days, and monthly wellbeing talks.
- Wellness subsidy issued to all employees of €1000 per year
At Web Summit, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We want talent from all walks of life to help us on our journey to digitise the conference sector. Hiring decisions are made purely on experience, skills and the needs of the business.