Job Description

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 Qatar in 2024. As we expand our presence across the globe, we now require a strategic Country Manager in Qatar to help us foster and cement a thriving and successful partnership.

What you'll achieve Develop and implement a coherent strategy for Web Summits entry into the Arabian Peninsula 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 has a smooth and coherent relationship with key political and public entities. Work as an internal resource and consultant for teams within Web Summit, utilising your specialised knowledge of the Arabian Peninsula Increase political engagement, ensuring the participation of key attendees at our events Assist in designing and roll out of a membership program to target Web Summit partners and attendees Advise on, and lead where necessary, business engagement with members and partner companies

Skills we like to see You're fluent in English and Arabic, with strong knowledge of local customs and traditions You're capable of utilising your positive rapport to nurture constructive, strategic relationships with stakeholders You have an extensive network of the Arabian Peninsula contacts in political, enterprise and media circles You're an experienced negotiator in complex proposal and tender processes You're an able 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're resilient, polite, with knowledge of protocol, and a 'doer'

Full-Time Permanent 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.