The appointee will report to the Manager of the Team and will be responsible for organising Council's marketing/promotional programs and activities including:

• Oversee and execute promotional activities for different projects;
• Recruit quality Hong Kong and overseas exhibitors/service providers;
• Liaise and coordinate with HKTDC mainland and overseas Branch Offices, external parties such as industry institutions, associations and media, etc.;
• Understand the business matching requirements of all recruited participants and line up business matching appointments;
• Handle and supervise the logistical issues such as delegates travel, venue setup and information preparation, etc.;
• Provide on-site support and other administrative support as and when necessary.

Requirements:

• A recognised university degree with at least 3 years solid working experience, preferably with sizable organisations, in any of the following areas: trading; exhibition/event organisation; project management; public/corporate relations; PR or communications agencies, etc.;
• Strong inclination and understanding of Hong Kong 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;
• 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 excellent skills in brand marketing and communication;
• Proficient working knowledge of the various marketing social media platforms; good knowledge of website analytics tools;
• Strong creativity, good sense of design and skills in product photography is an advantage;
• Sound knowledge in seasonal trends, designers and brands;
• Proficient in MS Office applications.

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.