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 Wellness and Creative Industries Cluster.
Responsibilities:
- To assist project managers in the overall planning and execution of local and overseas trade promotional events
- To recruit participants for trade promotional projects
- To provide logistic support for trade promotional projects, including assisting in liaisons with external vendors, as well as internal departments and branch offices
- To handle enquiries from event participants and undertake on-site duties
- To liaise and maintain good relations with working partners and industry associations
- To undertake administrative duties as and when necessary
Requirements:
- University graduate with a minimum of 4 years' solid experience in project management and/or event organizing is preferred
- Proactive, self-initiated, and detail-minded
- Mature, creative, with team spirit
- Able to multitask, meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
- Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese. Fluent in Putonghua
- Proficiency in MS applications and Chinese word-processing
- Customer-oriented with good communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with people from all levels
- Candidates with less experience will also be considered for the position of Project Executive
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:
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
- University degree
- At least four years of project management and/or event organizing experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications
- Proficiency in Chinese word processing
- Good spoken and written English and Chinese
- Fluency in Putonghua
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask, meet tight deadlines, and work under pressure
- Proactive, self-initiated, detail-minded, mature, creative, and team-oriented
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.
