Manager, Service Promotion (Belt and Road Business Development)

[Ref. No.: 3/18M/SP7/HKTDC]

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the statutory organisation promoting Hong Kong’s external trade, seeks a dynamic, high-calibre and experienced professional to join our Service Promotion Department.

Responsibilities:

The appointee will be responsible for organising HKTDC’s marketing/promotional programs and activities for promoting Belt and Road Initiative and Greater Bay Area, including :
• Oversee and execute promotional activities and ASEAN markets for different projects
• Recruit Hong Kong and overseas speakers, sponsors, project owners, exhibitors and service providers
• Manage the Belt and Road Portal, including upgrades and user engagement
• Organise seminars / webinars, business delegations and other promotional events as assigned
• Liaise and coordinate with HKTDC mainland and overseas Branch Offices, external parties such as government, industry institutions, associations and media, etc.
• Handle and supervise the logistical issues such as delegates travel, venue setup and information preparation, etc.
• Provide on-site support and other administrative support as and when necessary

Requirements:
• A recognised university degree with at least 8 years’ working experience, preferably with sizable organisations, in any of the following areas: sales and marketing; exhibition/event organisation or public/corporate relations etc.
• Strong inclination and understanding of Hong Kong economy, trade and business arena covering various industries, and markets and business opportunities for Hong Kong
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese, including Putonghua
• Mature with superior skills in sales, marketing (including social media and online marketing) and communication
• Experience on managing internet platforms and engaging users
• A strong team player with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, willing to try new things, and outgoing with good project planning ability
• Innovative, flexible and be able to deliver under time and resource pressure
• Knowledge of corporate/project financing an added advantage

Candidates with less solid experience will be offered at Assistant Manager, Service Promotion

Remuneration and Benefits:

The successful candidate will be appointed on a fixed-term contract basis, renewable subject to operational needs. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Interested candidates are invited to complete the application form on our website. Those who do not hear from us within EIGHT WEEKS after the closing date may assume their applications were unsuccessful.

All information provided by applicants will be treated in strict confidence and used only for recruitment purposes. Applicants may be considered for other suitable positions within the Council. Their personal data will be destroyed six months after the selection is finalized.