[Ref. No.: 3/03BDEM-EDB/HKTDC]
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Section Head, Business Development and Events, the job-holder is to act as the project manager of assigned projects. Main duties include:
To plan and execute marketing activities for fairs. To bring benefits to exhibitors and buyers and keep them abreast of market development. The marketing activities include conferences, seminars, forums, workshops, webinars, opening ceremonies, luncheons, thematic cocktail receptions, gala dinner, product demonstration or launching sessions, entertainment performances and parades etc.
To take charge of event planning, preparation and execution, and to follow up with both internal and external parties including fair co-organisers and strategic partners, multipliers and vendors
To identify good and useful seminar topics and invite representatives from Government, trade associations and companies to be speakers or guests of the fair events
To promote marketing events using online marketing tools such as eDM, online event schedule, social media, etc
To draft speeches or talk notes for officiating guests attending the opening ceremonies or receptions; as well as MC scripts for events
Requirements:
A recognised university degree with at least 10 years' solid working experience, preferably with sizable organisations, in any of the following areas: sales and marketing; trading; exhibition/event organisation; project management; public/corporate relations; or network/relationship building etc.
Strong inclination and understanding of Hong Kong's economy, trade and business arena covering various Hong Kong industries, and markets and business opportunities for Hong Kong companies
Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese, including Putonghua; knowledge of a third language will be an advantage
Superior skills in sales/marketing and communication
A strong team player with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
Self-motivated and outgoing with good project planning ability
Detail-minded and organised
Innovative, flexible and be able to deliver under time and resource pressure
Be prepared to work during weekends on need basis
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.