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 Exhibitions and Digital Business Department. 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:

Reporting to the Section Head, Business Development, the job-holder is to act as the Project Manager of Toy Fair and Gifts & Premium Fair.   Main duties include :

• To manage the project(s) and monitor the exhibitor recruitment status for achieving the sales and revenue targets
• To liaise with external and internal parties, including local and overseas trade/industry associations, other organisers and co-organisers, to develop and implement the project
• To expand and upgrade the fair(s) via working with different marketing/ promotional partners, develop and maintain relationships with industry players and customers to understand their needs and obtain market intelligence
• To conduct sales calls/ visits and organise roadshows as needed
• To supervise and plan on-site operations and logistics in related to the fair(s)

Requirements:

• A recognised university degree with at least 5 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;
• 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:

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 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 finalized.