Manager, International and Mainland Relations

Hong Kong Trade Development Council; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) invites applications for the role of Manager, International and Mainland Relations. The appointee will lead planning, management and execution of marketing and promotional programmes in Hong Kong and Mainland China, coordinating with internal teams and external partners.

Key duties include organising promotional activities with Central Government bureaux, establishing cross-border networks, and facilitating business missions.

Qualifications

• University degree with 8+ years solid experience.
• Strong understanding of HK economy, trade and business arena.
• Knowledge of international and China markets and government protocols.
• Fluent in Putonghua, Chinese and English; strong written skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and drive marketing and promotional programmes in HK and Mainland.
• Coordinate with internal and external parties and bureaux/departments.
• Organise promotional activities and high-level business missions to the Mainland.
• Establish networks with counterpart trade promotion organisations.
• Receive and support incoming business delegations; assist HK enterprises.
• Work with Mainland offices to organise outreach seminars and events.
• Set up image promotion pavilions at Mainland trade fairs.
• Conduct market research and gather trade intelligence on Mainland.

Skills

Marketing and communications

Event organisation

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Public / corporate relations

Speech writing (written English/Chn)

Education

University degree

Job description

Manager, International and Mainland Relations

The appointee will assist in planning, managing, and driving marketing and promotional programmes in Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland and coordinating with both internal and external parties,including:

Organising promotional activities in relation to Chinese Mainland, including projects that will be co-organised with bureaux / departments that directly report to the Central Government;

Establishing networks and collaborations with counterpart trade promotion organisations in Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland;

Organising high-level business missions to the Chinese Mainland; assist Hong Kong enterprises to explore new business opportunities;

Receiving incoming business delegations from provinces and providing support to their trade promotional activities in Hong Kong;

Working with TDC branch offices in Chinese Mainland to organise outreach seminars, networking activities, workshops targeting Chinese Mainland enterprises and etc;

Setting up Hong Kong Image Promotion Pavilions at trade fairs in Chinese Mainland;

Conducting market research and gathering trade and industry intelligence of Chinese Mainland.

Requirements:

A recognized university degree with at least 8 years solid working preferably with sizable organisations, in any of the following areas: event organisation; project management; public / corporate relations; solid working experiences with overseas officials is an advantage;

Strong understanding of Hong Kong's economy, trade and business arena covering various Hong Kong industries as well as potential business opportunities for Hong Kong companies;

Thorough understanding of international and China's economic and political landscape, good knowledge about international and China markets, overseas Governments and business protocol;

Fluent in Putonghua, Chinese and English with excellent command of written Chinese and English for speeches, promotional materials and etc;

Superior skills in marketing and communication;

A strong team player with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills;

Self-motivated, outgoing with good project planning ability;

Innovative, flexible and be able to deliver under time and resource pressure.

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.

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 51 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub.

The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels.

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 51 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub.

The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels.