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 leavewill 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
- One year of sales or marketing work experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications
- Proficiency in Chinese word-processing
- Good written and spoken English and Chinese
- Fluency in Cantonese
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate with people at different levels
- Customer-oriented attitude and good team spirit
- Ability to work under pressure
- Willingness to work overtime and occasionally on public holidays
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.
