The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (“HKTDC”), the statutory organisation promoting Hong Kong’s external trade, seeks a dynamic and high calibre professional to join our Exhibition Services Department.
Major Responsibilities:
- Support Section Head in leading the team to fulfil Sales Target
- Arrange sales meetings for exhibitors to showcase our specialized design services in both virtual and physical booth at HKTDC local fairs
- Recruit new customers and explore other business opportunity via e-marketing and cold calling and other sales channels to bring in incremental revenue
- Retain existing customers with professional accounting services to ensure continuous growth of business
- Act as Project Manager for the whole process from sales pitches & presentations to onsite supervision for booth setup with final deliverables
- Work with other internal departments and HKTDC branch offices to explore further businesses in new segments
Requirements:
- University graduate with a minimum of 8 years' solid working experience in any of the following areas: event organization; project management; public / corporate relations etc.
- Experience in exhibition contracting/operation or agency, and savvy in new media are definite advantages
- Customer-oriented, highly motivated, energetic and creative with good business acumen
- A strong team player with excellent leadership and communication skills
- Strong organizational, logistics and planning skills. Able to prioritize multiple task under tight deadlines while maintaining work quality
- Excellent command of both written and oral English and Chinese. Fluent in Mandarin
- Ability to work under pressure and to work with people of different levels
- Be prepared to work during weekends on need basis
- Workplace at HKTDC Exhibition Services & Logistics Centre in Tseung Kwan O
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 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.
Skills Required
- University graduate
- Minimum 8 years' experience in event organisation, project management, or public/corporate relations
- Experience in exhibition contracting/operation or agency
- Savvy in new media
- Customer-oriented with strong business acumen, motivated, energetic and creative
- Excellent leadership, communication skills and ability to work as a strong team player
- Strong organisational, logistics and planning skills; ability to prioritise multiple tasks under tight deadlines
- Excellent command of written and oral English and Chinese; fluent in Mandarin
- Ability to work under pressure and with people at different levels
- Willingness to work weekends as needed
- Workplace located at HKTDC Exhibition Services & Logistics Centre in Tseung Kwan O (on-site)
What We Do
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist, and develop Hong Kong's trade. Its mission is to create opportunities for Hong Kong companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), by promoting trade in goods and services globally. The HKTDC organizes international exhibitions, conferences, and business missions, providing market insights and sourcing platforms to connect businesses worldwide.
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