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:
- To assist project manager in the overall project planning and coordination, contributing to overall team efficiency
- To provide logistic support and recruit participants for trade promotion projects
- To conduct marketing research and contribute to proposal development, supporting strategic planning and outreach
- To coordinate across internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless project alignment and communication
- To identify sales leads and conduct follow ups
- To provide support on sales database compilation and data entry into systems
- To handle enquiries from exhibitors / participants and undertake on-site duties during exhibitions
- To provide support for on-site and online operations and logistics
- To provide ad hoc assistance as required
Requirements:
- At least 1 year’s solid relevant experience, preferably in exhibition field, sales and marketing
- Strong command in English and Chinese. Fluent in Putonghua
- Good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
- Capable to work as team to deliver quality work within tight timeframe and limited resources
- Proficiency in MS applications and Chinese word-processing
- Customer-oriented, good team spirit and able to work under pressure
- Willing to work overtime and occasionally on during weekends / public holidays
Remuneration and Benefits:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A competitive remuneration package including annual leave 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
- At least 1 year of solid relevant experience, preferably in exhibitions, sales, or marketing
- Strong command of English and Chinese
- Fluency in Putonghua
- Good communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team under tight timeframes and limited resources
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Chinese word-processing
- Customer-oriented attitude, good team spirit, and ability to work under pressure
- Willingness to work overtime and occasionally on weekends or 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.
