Senior Project Executive (Business Development - Renewable Contract)
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:
- Develop content for online sales workflows and optimize results
- Assist Business Development Manager, Inbound Marketing to grow online business in mainland China and overseas by identifying opportunities, optimizing platforms, and improving user engagement
- Support Business Development Manager, Sponsorship with market research, proposal drafting, and CRM management
- Coordinate with internal teams and external agencies to execute integrated campaigns quickly responding to market trends
- Provide pre-sales and after-sales online support to drive conversions and up-sell opportunities
- Offer on-site support for trade fair sponsorship campaigns
Requirements:
- A recognized university degree with at least 3 years’ working experience, in areas such as: business development; sales and marketing; exhibition/event management; content & digital marketing; project management; customer service
- Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese, including Putonghua; proficiency in a third language is an advantage
- A collaborative team player with proven leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and adept at managing complex projects across physical and digital domains
- Outgoing, culturally adaptable, and comfortable engaging with diverse stakeholders
- Innovative, adaptable, and capable of delivering results under tight deadlines and resource constraints
- Willing to work overtime, weekends, or public holidays as required to support trade fairs and time-sensitive digital campaigns
Remuneration and Benefits:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A competitive remuneration and benefits 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 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
- Recognized university degree
- At least 3 years of work experience in business development, sales and marketing, exhibition or event management, content or digital marketing, project management, or customer service
- Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese, including Putonghua
- Proven leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage complex projects across physical and digital domains
- Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or public holidays as required
- Proficiency in a third language
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.
