Business Development Manager

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 51 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub.

The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels.

As we celebrate our 60th anniversary in 2026 and begin a new three-year business cycle, our mission remains as strong as ever to help Hong Kong thrive in trade and businesses succeed in the ever-changing landscape.

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

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Section Head, Business Development, the job holder is to act as the Business Development Manager of assigned projects.   Main duties include:

• Manage the project(s) and monitor the exhibitor recruitment status for achieving the sales and revenue targets;
• Liaise with external and internal parties, including local and overseas trade/industry associations, other organisers and co-organisers, to develop and implement the project;
• Manage business development initiatives for exhibitions and digital platform sponsorships, including trade fair, online platforms, and digital marketing channels, to meet sales and revenue target;
• Coordinate with and to work closely with worldwide sales agents for exhibitor recruitment;
• Expand and upgrade the fair(s) via working with different marketing/ promotional partners, develop and maintain relationships with industry players and customers to understand their needs and obtain market intelligence;
• Conduct sales calls/ visits and organise roadshows as needed;
• Supervise and plan on-site operations and logistics in related to the fair(s).

Requirements:

• A recognised university degree with at least 5 years' solid working experience, preferably with sizable organisations;
• Candidate come from Exhibition/ Event Management with Sales and Marketing experience is highly preferred;
• 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, including Putonghua; knowledge of a third language will be an advantage;
• A strong team player with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills;
• Self-motivated and outgoing with good project planning ability;
• Detail-minded and organised;
• Innovative, flexible and be able to deliver under time and resource pressure;
• Be prepared to work during weekends on need basis. 

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. Those who do not hear from us within EIGHT WEEKS after the closing date may assume their applications 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.