Project Assistant (Renewable Contract - Business Development)

Hong Kong Trade Development Council; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Job summary

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) invites dynamic professionals to join our Business Development Team in promoting Hong Kong as Asia's international business platform. We organise over 30 world-class international trade fairs in Hong Kong yearly, creating opportunities for global buyers and exhibitors.

Responsibilities include recruiting exhibitors, handling enquiries, data input, booth selection support, promotional material preparation, and onsite event assistance.

Qualifications

• University graduate or above in any discipline.
• Proficient in MS Office and Chinese word processing.
• Good command of English and Chinese; fluent in Cantonese.
• Strong communication skills and customer-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Recruit potential exhibitors and handle exhibitors' enquiries.
• Conduct follow-up calls to potential exhibitors.
• Assist in data input of application materials and management of records.
• Assist in booth selection meetings for local exhibitors.
• Prepare promotional marketing materials for fairs.
• Provide daily clerical support and onsite help during fairs.
• Assist in mailing and other ad hoc projects.

Skills

Sales

Marketing

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or above

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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 Business Development Team. 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:

• Recruit potential exhibitors, handle exhibitors' enquiries and conduct follow up calls for potential exhibitors
• Assist in data input of application materials and management of exhibitor records
• Assist in booth selection meetings for local exhibitors
• Assist in preparing promotional marketing materials
• Provide daily clerical support to the project team and onsite support during the fairs
• Assist in mailing and stuffing
• Assist in other ad hoc projects/assignments

Requirements:

• University graduate or above in any disciplines with 1 year’s sales/marketing working experience is preferred
• Proficient in MS applications and Chinese word-processing
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese. Fluent in Cantonese
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, able to communicate with different levels
• Customer-oriented, good team spirit and able to work under pressure
• Willing to work overtime and occasionally on public holidays
• Fresh graduate will also be considered

Remuneration and Benefits:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A competitive remuneration and benefits package, including annual leave, medical and dental benefits, will be offered.