Manager, International and Mainland Relations (6-month contract)

Hong Kong Trade Development Council; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 391,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) seeks a dynamic Manager, International and Mainland Relations on a six‑month contract. You will coordinate promotional activities and build networks with Mainland and international partners.

You will lead promotional projects, organise high‑level missions, and provide support to Hong Kong enterprises, with a focus on Mainland collaboration. Fluency in Putonghua, Chinese and English is essential.

Qualifications

• Recognised university degree.
• Strong marketing and communications capability.
• Experience with overseas officials is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Organising promotional activities with Mainland partners and bureaux.
• Establishing networks with trade bodies in Hong Kong and Mainland China.
• Organising high‑level business missions to the Mainland and supporting HK enterprises.
• Handling incoming business delegations and supporting trade promotion activities in HK.
• Coordinating outreach seminars, networking events, and workshops with Mainland enterprises.

Skills

Fluent Putonghua Chinese and English

Marketing and communications

Project planning

Teamwork and interpersonal skills

Education

University degree

Job description

Manager, International and Mainland Relations (6-month contract)

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 the Chinese Mainland, 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.

As we celebrate our 60th anniversary in 2026 and begin a new three‑year business cycle, our mission remains as strong as ever to help Hong Kong thrive in trade and businesses succeed in the ever‑changing landscape.

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the statutory organisation promoting Hong Kong’s external trade, seeks a dynamic, high‑calibre and experienced marketing professional to join our Team.

Responsibilities

• 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 recognised 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;
• 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;
• KnowledgeofWeChatandothersocialmediaplatformsispreferred;
• 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.