Business Matching Assistant (Paris Office)

Hong Kong Trade Development Council; Paris; Sur place; EUR 20 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A statutory body for promoting trade is seeking a Business Matching Assistant for its Paris office. The position involves developing trade fairs and events, managing databases, and handling trade enquiries. Candidates must hold a recognised university degree and have at least 3 years of experience in relevant fields such as sourcing, project management, or customer service. Proficiency in English is essential, and knowledge of Cantonese or Mandarin is advantageous. Competitive remuneration and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in sourcing & procurement, project management or similar fields.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Responsabilités

• Develop TDC trade fairs and events.
• Handle trade enquiries from companies.
• Promote HKTDC trade fairs and manage databases.

Connaissances

Database management

Event organization

Sales & marketing operations

Customer services

Formation

Recognised university degree

Outils

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Description du poste

[Ref. No.: 3/03/BMA/PAO/HKTDC]

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is Hong Kong’s statutory body for promoting Hong Kong’s trade with the world. Its Paris Office is inviting applications for the following position:

Business Matching Assistant (on-site position at our Paris office)

Job Responsibilities

• Objective of developing TDC trade fairs and events.
• Implement General Data Protection Regulation in the maintenance and development of the Customer Data Base.
• Handle trade enquiries from companies in the industrial sector under my responsibility.
• Translate and elaborate final document, cover letter, registration form, e-DM document for trade fairs Visitor Promotion.
• Supervise the telemarketing exercises for promotion of trade fairs in goods and services sectors I cover. Supply attendance reports and compile buying missions.
• Handle the HKTDC travel packages to the trade fairs as well as visitors badges.
• Develop contacts with potential exhibitors and promote HKTDC trade fairs.
• Together with the Business Matching Team hold HKTDC stand at local trade fairs as well as solo organized events, to promote the full array of HKTDC services.
• Visit local trade fairs, organise Market Visits and attend relevant events in view of developing and enhancing the Database and develop new contacts and/or strengthen existing contacts.
• Keep informed of the latest developments in my industrial sectors through publications and newsletter as well as visiting local trade fairs. Develop professional efficiency and new skills through relevant training.
• Contribute to the Business Matching team work so that the targets are met. Assist also when necessary in other departments of Paris Office.

Job Requirement

• A recognised university degree with a minimum of 3 years’ solid working experience preferably with sizable organizations, in sourcing & procurement, project management, event organization, sales & marketing operations, customer services.
• Experience and knowledge in database management will be a plus.
• Strong interests and understanding of Hong Kong economy, trade and business arena covering various Hong Kong industries, and markets and business opportunities for Hong Kong companies.
• Strong attention to details with business sense, analytical mind in understanding matching requirements.
• Well organised and meticulous with the ability to multi-task and work under pressure and tight project timeline.
• A good team player, customer-oriented with good interpersonal skills and a pleasant, outgoing personality.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in Cantonese and Mandarin will be a definite advantage.
• Proficient in MS applications (including Word, Excel, Powerpoint).

Remuneration and Benefits

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A competitive remuneration and benefits package will be offered to the right candidate.

Application Procedure

If you want to join our team, please provide your resume and complete the application form on our website at http://www.hktdc.com/careers.html

To learn more about HKTDC, please visit our website at https://www.hktdc.com.

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 this recruitment purpose. Their personal data will be destroyed within one month after the selection is finalised.