Project Assistant (Renewable Contract - Business Development)

Posted 10 Days Ago
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2 Locations
Remote
Junior
Events • Professional Services • Consulting • Hospitality
The Role
Support business development by recruiting and following up with potential exhibitors, managing exhibitor records and application data, assisting booth selection and promotional materials, providing clerical and onsite fair support, and handling mailing and ad hoc project tasks.
Summary Generated by Built In

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the statutory organisation promoting Hong Kong’s external trade, seeks dynamic, high-caliber and experienced professionals to join our Business Development Team. To strengthen Hong Kong's role as Asia's international business platform, we organise more than 30 world-class international trade fairs in Hong Kong each year.  These fairs, which cover various industries and sectors, create opportunities for companies to promote their products or services to buyers from all over the world.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Recruit potential exhibitors, handle exhibitors' enquiries and conduct follow up calls for potential exhibitors
  • Assist in data input of application materials and management of exhibitor records
  • Assist in booth selection meetings for local exhibitors
  • Assist in preparing promotional marketing materials
  • Provide daily clerical support to the project team and onsite support during the fairs
  • Assist in mailing and stuffing
  • Assist in other ad hoc projects/assignments

Requirements:

  • University graduate or above in any disciplines with 1 year’s sales/marketing working experience is preferred
  • Proficient in MS applications and Chinese word-processing
  • Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese. Fluent in Cantonese
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills, able to communicate with different levels
  • Customer-oriented, good team spirit and able to work under pressure
  • Willing to work overtime and occasionally on public holidays
  • Fresh graduate will also be considered

 

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 finalized.

Skills Required

  • University graduate or above in any discipline
  • At least 1 year sales/marketing experience
  • Proficient in MS applications
  • Proficient in Chinese word-processing
  • Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese
  • Fluent in Cantonese
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Customer-oriented, team spirit, able to work under pressure
  • Willing to work overtime and occasionally on public holidays
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The Company
3,236 Employees
Year Founded: 1966

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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