The Whistleblower is a multifunctional building created by Web Summit’s founder & CEO, Paddy Cosgrave, spanning four floors at 30 South Anne Street, featuring a curated bookshop & café, versatile event spaces, workspaces, and reading rooms. We are seeking an enthusiastic, operationally-focused General Manager who won't just be managing a building, but will help in curating an atmosphere where literature, caffeine, and big ideas collide. Responsibilites Operations Oversee the daily integration of all four aspects of The Whistleblower: Bookshop & café, events space, workspace and facilities. Ensure a seamless guest experience across all zones, maintaining the highest standards of aesthetic and service. Report the building’s costs and revenue, including budgeting and forecasting. Programming & Event Management Collaborate with the programming team to host event launches, podcast recordings, and meetups. Oversee the logistical execution of events, including the seamless changeover of spaces to meet specific needs. Managing stakeholders Direct management of cafe staff and working with stakeholders in the development of the spaces within the building. Foster a culture of "informed hospitality"—where staff are as comfortable discussing literature and politics as they are pulling a perfect espresso shot. Liaise with local stakeholders and the Dublin tech, cultural and civic communities Facilities & Compliance Working with the Web Summit Workplace experience team, manage the maintenance of the South Anne Street property, ensuring all health, safety, and licensing requirements are met Who you are 4+ years in management within hospitality, cultural institutions, or premium retail (e.g., boutique hotels, major galleries, or flagship bookstores) Comfortable moving between the operational, retail and event hosting needs of the role A genuine passion for media, technology, literature, and current affairs Ability to implement and manage modern POS systems, booking platforms, and CRM tools #J-18808-Ljbffr
A dynamic cultural venue in Dublin is looking for an enthusiastic General Manager to oversee operations at The Whistleblower. This role includes managing a bookshop, café, various event spaces, and ensuring a seamless guest experience while fostering community connections. Ideal candidates will have over 4 years of management experience in hospitality or cultural institutions and a genuine passion for literature and technology. This position offers a unique opportunity to curate an inspiring public space. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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. About the team We are looking for a Partnership Sales Executive to join our Dublin / Lisbon office. Our Partnerships team works with top tech brands such as Microsoft, Meta, Huawei, Datadog, Replit, Revolut and leading government agencies to partner across our global conferences. Web Summit partners have the opportunity to participate in unique experiences for our attendees, whether it’s an engaging exhibition, a masterclass series, exclusive branding, curated meetup or a high level networking event. What you’ll achieve Develop and own your monthly and quarterly business development plans to achieve your annual revenue target. Identify and prospect the world’s leading companies to create opportunities for them to elevate their brand and partner at our events. Form relationships with Fortune 500 executives, scale‑up founders, CIOs, Marketing VPs and events professionals. Own the discovery and solutioning, considering our partner’s priorities and the products which align with their target audience and goals. Articulate the value of Web Summit’s extremely diverse and technical audience. Collaborate with the VP of Sales and Growth team to implement go‑to‑market strategies which win new partnerships. Own the full sales cycle, from prospecting through closing new and existing partners. Contribute to the development of Web Summit's global expansion strategy, working as part of a close‑knitted team. Skills, experience and abilities we’re looking for Direct B2B sales experience in relevant industries, ideally with tech or events. A minimum of three or more years of proven success working within a high‑growth or scale‑up environment. Current high performer with consistent achievement against targets and KPIs. Experience within a complex sales environment with multiple channels, partnerships and stakeholders. Accurate forecasting and pipeline management, using Salesforce or Hubspot as a CRM. A genuine interest in technology and a growth mindset. We offer an uncapped commission structure where top performers have the ability to earn between +40% to +100% or more beyond base salary. Benefits and perks 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A prominent tech event organizer based in Dublin is seeking a Partnership Sales Executive to join their dynamic team. The role involves developing business plans and forming relationships with industry leaders to drive partnership opportunities. Candidates should have a strong B2B sales background with experience in high-growth environments. The position offers an uncapped commission structure and several benefits including subsidized healthcare and professional development resources. Embrace diversity and be part of a team committed to innovation within the conference sector. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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. About the team We are looking for a Partnership Executive to join our Dublin / Lisbon office. Our Partnerships team work with top tech brands such as Microsoft, Meta, Huawei, Datadog, Replit, Revolut and leading government agencies to partner across our global conferences. Web Summit partners have the opportunity to participate in unique experiences for our attendees, whether it’s an engaging exhibition, a masterclass series, exclusive branding, curated meetup or a high level networking event. What you'll achieve Develop and own your monthly and quarterly business development plans to achieve your annual revenue target. Identify and prospect the world’s leading companies to create opportunities for them to elevate their brand and partner at our events. Form relationships with Fortune 500 executives, scale-up founders, CIOs, Marketing VPs and events professionals. Own the discovery and solution, considering our partner’s priorities and the products which align with their target audience and goals. Articulate the value of Web Summit’s extremely diverse and technical audience. Collaborate with the VP of Sales and Growth team to implement go-to-market strategies which win new partnerships. Own the full sales cycle, from prospecting through closing new and existing partners. Contribute to the development of Web Summit's global expansion strategy, working as part of a close-knit team. Skills we like to see Ideally, 3 or more years of proven success working within a high growth or scale-up environment. A sharp focus on your goals and a strong approach for achieving them. Current high performer with consistent achievement against targets and KPIs. Experience within a complex sales environment with multiple channels, partnerships and stakeholders. Accurate forecasting and pipeline management, using Salesforce or Hubspot as a CRM. A genuine interest in technology and a growth mindset. We offer an uncapped commission structure where top performers have the ability to earn between 40% to 100% or more OTE. Benefits and perks 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
