[Ref. No.: 3/18AM/BRE1/BRE/HKTDC]  

Responsibilities: 

The appointee will assist in planning, managing and driving marketing and promotional programs in Hong Kong and overseas countries and coordinating with both internal and external parties. Duties include:

• Liaising with consulates and overseas chambers in Hong Kong, and with counterpart trade promotion organisations and trade and industry associations around the world;
• Assisting in the running of high level business bilateral committees related to the business collaboration between Hong Kong and overseas markets, including the preparation of the annual plenary meetings;
• Working with HKTDC branch offices around the world in organising roadshows and outward business missions;
• Receiving incoming missions; and
• Assisting in organizing local conferences and events whenever necessary

Requirements: 

•  A recognized university degree with at least 5 years solid working preferably with sizable organizations, in any of the following areas: event organization; project management; public / corporate relations; or network / relationship building etc.
• Strong inclination and understanding of Hong Kong’s economy, trade and business arena covering various Hong Kong industries, and markets and business opportunities for Hong Kong companies
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese. Knowledge of a third language an advantage.  
• Superior skills in marketing and communication
• A strong team player with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and outgoing with good project planning ability
• Innovative, flexible and be able to deliver under time and resource pressure
• Ability to appreciate and work with people of different cultural background
• Knowledge of European and US markets an added advantage
  

Remuneration and Benefits:

 Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A competitive remuneration and benefits package, including annual leave, medical and dental benefits, will be offered. 

Application Procedure:

Interested candidates are invited to complete the application form on our website at http://www.hktdc.com/careers.html on or before 5 April 2019. 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.