InnoPreneur (SME & Startup Growth) and FutureSkills Division

Ref: IFD368/24, 9886

Job Description

Who we are looking for:

• Creativity in new ideas and future focus vision. 
• Collaboration with colleagues and the community at large.
• Work Smart, Play Smart!

What you'll do:   

• Lead and mentor a small team to provide guidance, support and fostering a collaborative work enviroment, at the same time to carry out the mission of supporting the development and growth of local SMEs and start-ups through different engagement activities
• Be familiar with and identify the needs of SMEs through regular interactions with industry associations, professional institutes, and other stakeholders, and partner with HKPC’s various business functions to drive and capitalise industry support opportunities for SMEs
• Develop, manage and execute comprehensive marketing strategies and campaigns, including trade shows, conferences, seminars, webinars, networking events and mission tours, to drive awareness of assigned projects, partners engagement, SMEs acquisition and conversions
• stay up-to-date with industry and market trends, and identify opportunities to leverage them for business growth and SMEs' benefits
• Actively develop new industry networks and strengthen the collaboration with local, GBA, and global organisations to enhance HKPC’s strengths in SME and start-up support
• Agency/trade association experiences would be an advantage

Coordinate resources, both internal and external, to manage high-impact industry-wide programmes and projects to achieve the expected performance outcomes

• Handle ad-hoc tasks when required

You'll be a good fit if you have/are:

• Bachelor degree or above from disciplines such as Business Administration, Management, Marketing Communications, Social Science, or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in B2B client management, industry support, relations management, event management or sponsorship preferable
• Strong leadership, business acumen, and project and client relationship management skills with a visionary mindset
• Sound relationships with various industries, trade associations, professional institutes, and public bodies
• Good command of both spoken and written English and Putonghua

Note:

Applicant may be considered for other positions if not matching the requirements of the subject position.

What we offer and What you’ll like here:

• Exciting new technology development (e.g. IoT, 5G, LoRA, AI etc.) to actualize your creative ideas
• Opportunities to work with our innovative and vibrant talents
• Embracing work flexibility (including Flexi-work hour)
• Dynamic and energetic culture with smart outfits and sport shoes
• Academic training scholarship to take your career up a notch 
• MPF Top-up and dental benefit
• Medical benefits from Day-1 with extended coverage to dependent(s)

Apply now if you’re ready to take the challenge!  Do not miss this opportunity to join us to Create Value and “MAKE SMART SMARTER”!  

HKPC will take into consideration both the quantitative and qualitative requirements of the position when selecting the suitable candidates.  A competitive salary package commensurate with academic qualifications and experience will be offered. 

Applicants are welcome to submit application at the HKPC e-Recruitment System (careers.hkpc.org) in 1 week from the posting date.  Recruitment will continue until the position is filled.  

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purpose only. Candidates not invited for interviews within 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful and the applications will be disposed by HKPC within 12 months.