[Ref. No.: 3/03M/MTI4/HKTDC]

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the statutory organisation promoting Hong Kong’s external trade, seeks a dynamic, high-caliber and experienced professional to join our Merchandise Trade and Innovation Department.  The Department’s goal is to help Hong Kong companies diversify markets and develop business opportunities.   

Responsibilities:

The appointee will report to the Section Head, IP & Technology of Merchandise Trade and Innovation (MTI) and will be responsible for organising marketing/promotional programs and activities including:   

•  Oversee and execute promotional activities for different projects for IP & technology related industries in Hong Kong and overseas

• Strategically curate conference/forum programme for IP & technology related events and invite international high calibre speakers

• Recruit Hong Kong exhibitors or delegates

• Handle IP & technology-related promotional activities & the respective advisory committees

• Liaise and coordinate with HKTDC mainland and overseas Branch Offices, external parties such as fair organisers, industry institutions, associations and media, etc.

• Understand business needs of all recruited participants and line up business matching appointments

• Handle and supervise logistical issues such as delegates travel, venue setup and information preparation, etc.

• Provide on-site support and other administrative support as and when necessary

• Take up tasks assigned by supervisors

Requirements: 

•  A recognised university degree with at least 8 years solid working experience, preferably with sizable organisations, in any of the following areas: trading; exhibition/event organisation; project management; public/corporate relations; or network/relationship building, etc.
   
• Strong inclination and understanding of Hong Kong economy, trade and business arena covering various Hong Kong industries, markets and business opportunities for Hong Kong companies
   
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese, including Putonghua
   
• Self-motivated and outgoing with good project planning ability
   
• Innovative, flexible and be able to deliver under time and resource pressure
   
• A strong team player with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
   
• Mature with superior skills in marketing and communication
   
• Sound industry knowledge in IP and technology related sector and previous experience in organising events and conferences will be an added advantage

Candidates with less solid experience will be offered at Assistant Manager, IP & Technology

Remuneration and Benefits:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A competitive remuneration and benefits package, including annual leave, medical and dental benefits 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 finalised.