Deputy Country Manager - Vancouver

Web Summit(1 year ago)

HybridFull TimeSenior$109,642 - $147,936 (estimated)Business Development

About this role

The Deputy Country Manager for Web Summit in Vancouver will spearhead the company’s presence in Canada and North America, focusing on building and maintaining a long-term partnership in the region. The role centers on government relations and stakeholder engagement, ensuring strong connections with municipal, provincial, and federal bodies as well as corporate and community leaders. This position also contributes to strategic partner and speaker identification to support Web Summit’s events and long-term success. The role requires deep familiarity with the Canadian and North American ecosystem and an extensive local network.

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Required Skills

Government Relations
Stakeholder Engagement
Strategic Planning
Relationship Management
Political Engagement
Partnership Development
Speaker Acquisition
Networking
Senior Stakeholder Management
Cross Functional Collaboration

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About Web Summit

websummit.com

Web Summit is a technology events company best known for Web Summit, an annual tech conference held in Lisbon (Altice/ MEO Arena) that bills itself as one of the largest technology gatherings in the world. The event features roughly 20 content tracks, keynote talks, masterclasses, exhibitions, and curated networking that bring together startups, investors, journalists, and corporate leaders. Web Summit positions itself as a global tech industry network and platform for startup discovery, fundraising, and thought leadership, with ticketed access to talks, workshops, and exclusive attendee perks.