Assistant Operations Manager, Exhibition Services

[Ref. No.: 3/18/AOM/ES/ES/HKTDC]

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

Responsibilities:
• Assist Section Head, Operation, in supervising the operation team and managing job assignments to operation supervisors/assistants
• Prepare cost estimates on exhibition services jobs for internal users
• Work out the quantity of stand materials required for internal jobs
• Follow up with contractors on the stand materials requests and monitor the production progress
• Coordinate with Project Manager/Designers on operational details and workshop production
• Arrange transportation and other fair and event construction and logistics support
• Monitor on-site set-up and dismantling of organiser works and booths and evaluate contractors’ performance
• Ensure a quality conscious culture across the operation section

Requirements:
• A minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience with tertiary education, degree holders with less experience will also be considered
• Strong production knowledge in exhibitions/fairs
• Good job planning and organising skills
• Sound communication and negotiation skills
• Workplace at HKTDC Exhibition Services & Logistics Centre in Tseung Kwan O

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 finalised.