Established in 1966, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body that promotes, assists and develops Hong Kong’s trade, with the support of our 51 offices worldwide.
We help businesses large and small connect with growth and collaboration opportunities globally, while highlighting Hong Kong’s unique strengths and advantages and reinforcing its dual role as SUPER-CONNECTOR and super value-adder, linking China and the world.
We do so via our international trade fairs, industry conferences and industry missions, offering innovative offline-online event experiences. From embarking on missions to staging Hong Kong pavilions at leading mainland and overseas fairs as well as roadshows, our outreach also fosters opportunities and strengthens ties with the Chinese Mainland and our many international trading partners.
In a world marked by constant change, our programmes provide comprehensive tailor-made support to help businesses, in particular SMEs and start-ups, be future-ready and thrive. Complementing this, our research reports and digital news channels offer the latest market information to enable businesses to make informed business decisions and accelerate their expansion plans.
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.
We are seeking a dynamic, high-caliber, and experienced professional to join our Team.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Section Head, Business Development, the job-holder is to act as the project manager of assigned projects. Main duties include:
- Plan and execute the exhibitor recruitment plan in local and worldwide markets to achieve and exceed 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 projects;
- Coordinate with and to work closely with worldwide sales agents for exhibitor recruitment;
- Develop and maintain good relations with industry players to understand their needs and market trend as well as identify opportunities for promoting exhibitions and digital business;
- Expand and upgrade the exhibition by recruiting quality suppliers, promoting new, and interesting products;
- Conduct sales activities if necessary, such as briefing sessions, sales trips, roadshows, etc.;
- Provide professional and good services to customers.
Requirements:
- A recognised university degree with at least 10 years’ solid working experience, preferably with sizeable organisations, in any of the following areas: sales and marketing; trading; exhibition/event organisation; project management; public/corporate relations; or network/relationship building etc.;
- Good understanding of Hong Kong’s economy, trade and business arena covering key industries and markets as well as opportunities and challenges of SMEs;
- 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 leadership, organisational and interpersonal skills;
- Self-motivated and detail-minded with good project management ability;
- Outgoing and be appreciate to work with people of different cultures;
- Innovative, flexible and be able to deliver under time and resource pressures;
- Willing to work overtime and on weekends or public holidays as necessary.
Remuneration and Benefits:
The successful candidate will be appointed on a fixed-term contract basis, renewable subject to operational needs. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Procedure:
If you want to join our team, please complete the application form on our website at http://www.hktdc.com/careers.html. 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
- Recognised university degree with at least 10 years' solid working experience in sales/marketing, trading, exhibition/event organisation, project management, public/corporate relations, or network/relationship building
- Experience preferably with sizeable organisations
- Good understanding of Hong Kong's economy, trade and business arena, key industries and SME opportunities and challenges
- Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese, including Putonghua
- Knowledge of a third language
- Strong team player with excellent leadership, organisational and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated, detail-minded with good project management ability
- Outgoing and comfortable working with people of different cultures
- Innovative, flexible and able to deliver under time and resource pressures
- Willingness to work overtime, weekends or public holidays as necessary
- Ability to conduct sales activities such as briefing sessions, sales trips and roadshows
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.
