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Manager, Event Management

Hong Kong Tourism Board

  • Company Industries:Others

Job Information

  • Post Date:2019-03-18
  • Career Level:Senior
  • Location:Tin Hau
  • Yr(s) of Exp:10 years
  • Qualification:Degree
  • Salary:Salary provided
  • Employment Type:Permanent
  • Others:Permanent
  • Job Function:Public Relations - Event Management  Tourism / Travel Agency  Others  

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop creative and innovative event core programmes; plan, organize, execute and hold accountable for the end-to-end successful delivery of HKTB annual events in support to HKTB worldwide marketing campaigns.
  • Plan, manage and oversee the engagement works with government bureaux / departments, District Council members, strategic partners for soliciting their support / approval for staging HKTB events.
  • Manage, oversee the risks as associated with each event and ensure compliance with the legal requirements as stipulated in relevant laws / guidelines / industry practices are properly met.
  • Plan and oversee the development of events for enhancing status / profile / profitability by leveraging the collaborations with National Sports Associations and professional sports event organisers.
  • Plan, manage and oversee participant matters in relation to HKTB staged events for continued enhancing participant experience.
  • Plan, manage and oversee corporate hospitality arrangements (ceremonial activities, guests invitation, on-day reception, etc) of HKTB events.
  • Initiate the overall event participation plan and work with our Worldwide Offices, cross functional teams, strategic partners to effect visitor satisfaction and generate word-of-mouth recommendations for sustaining HKTB events.
  • Prepare and manage event budget and compile monthly records of budget commitments, expenditure and income in accordance with the approved budget.
  • Design manpower resources plan and ensure strict adherence to the work schedule and proper delivery and execution of each event.


Requirements

  • University degree holder with a minimum of 10 years solid experience in event management, marketing and promotions of large-scale outdoor events. Experience in organising mass participant events on the Mainland and/or Macao will be an advantage.
  • Proven track record of achievements in handling of a large scale international mass participation event from planning, budgeting, development and successful implementation.
  • Strong connection with National Sports Associations, professional sports event organisers for inducing collaborations for event content and development.
  • Good problem solving skills and analytical ability in resolving problems under tremendous pressure and time constraint. With strong leadership skills to lead the team in case of crisis.
  • Capable of overseeing the complete process from concept stage, through event marketing, launch and implementation. Strong organizational skill and attend to details.
  • Effective communication skill is an integral part of the job in particular for negotiating and running outdoor events when legal and contractual obligations are involved.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritise among assignments, willing to work longer hours during event season and to function effectively under pressure.
  • Strong interpersonal, influencing and leadership skills to be able to persuade others, internally and externally, to buy in the new/repackaged products and quality events.

 

Interested parties please send resume with present and expected salary by clicking Apply Now or by mail to "Human Resources Department, Hong Kong Tourism Board, 9th-11th Floors, Citicorp Centre, 18 Whitfield Road, North Point, Hong Kong". Please quote the reference number in the application. Late applications will not be considered.

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Company Info

Join the 2003/04 Tourism Orientation Programme and grow with the industry! Pave the way for a challenging career in tourism by expanding your industry knowledge and experience!

You have a chance to start a career in tourism with the second recruitment for the Tourism Orientation Programme (TOP). Funded by the Government and organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), this structured programme will provide paid training for a year. It is ideal for candidates who want to enhance their competitiveness in the tourism industry through continuous learning and dedicated workplace attachments. Successful candidates will become Tourism Hosts in the front line of different service organisations to enhance Hong Kong’s international image as a leading tourism destination.

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