Project Executive, Online

Hong Kong Trade Development Council; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 134,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is seeking a detail‑oriented Merchandising & Online Shop Operations Coordinator to recruit brands for Online Design Gallery, coordinate product content, and support cross‑channel promotions in Hong Kong and overseas. The role involves liaising with suppliers, managing visuals, and driving revenue through window showcases and TV broadcasts.

The ideal candidate has a diploma or above, strong communication skills in English and Chinese (Putonghua),

Qualifications

• Diploma holder or above.
• Proficient in using PC design software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver would be an advantage.
• Organized, proactive and attentive to details.
• A team player with strong communication, interpersonal and customer-service skills.
• Good problem-solving and coordination skills, with the ability to priorities tasks and to meet deadlines.
• Willing to work over-time.
• Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese. Fluent in Putonghua.

Responsibilities

• Recruit potential participants and brands to join Online Design Gallery.
• Provide account servicing support to suppliers and coordinate with the Online Shop Operator in areas like product selection, inventory control, POS, logistics, licensing, accounting, and marketing campaigns.
• Coordinate with the Online Shop Operator and vendors on social-media promotion.
• Assist to produce product page layouts and visual content from concept to production including product shooting and retouching.
• Support pop-up promotions for Online and Physical shops.
• Support Merchandising Team to upload product pictures, descriptions and specifications to the Online Shop.
• Coordinate with branch offices and suppliers on pop-up promotions including budget planning, site selection, merchandises selection, booth design, on-site operation, online promotion, post-event report.
• Support Merchandising Manager to identify and recruit prospects to join window showcase & TV broadcast program to maximize revenue source.
• Perform other ad hoc duties and project-related assignments as directed by the supervisor.

Skills

Organized

Detail-oriented

Team player

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma or above

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Dreamweaver

Job description

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.

Responsibilities:

Chinese Mainland

• Recruit potential participants and brands to join Online Design Gallery.
• Provide account servicing support to suppliers and coordinate with the Online Shop Operator in the following areas to ensure smooth daily operations: product selection, inventory control, POS, logistics, licensing requirements, accounting, year-round marketing campaigns and promotions, etc.
• Coordinate with the Online Shop Operator and or vendors on social-media promotion.
• Assist to produce product page layouts and visual content – from concept to production including product shooting, image enhancement, retouching, editing, that well illustrate the characteristics of the product.
• Support occasionally held pop-up promotions for both Online and Physical shops.
• Support Merchandising Team to coordinate with suppliers to provide and to upload product pictures, descriptions and specifications to the Online Shop.
• Coordinate with branch offices and suppliers onpop-up promotions including but not limit to budget planning, site selection, merchandises selection, booth design, on-site operation, online promotion, post-event report preparation, etc.
• Support Merchandising Manager to identify and recruit prospects to join window showcase & TV broadcast program to maximize revenue source.
• Perform other ad hoc duties and project-related assignments as directed by the supervisor.

Hong Kong and Overseas

• Support Merchandising Team to coordinate with suppliers to provide and to upload product pictures, descriptions and specifications to the Online Shop.
• Coordinate with branch offices and suppliers onpop-up promotions including but not limit to budget planning, site selection, merchandises selection, booth design, on-site operation, online promotion, post-event report preparation, etc.
• Support Merchandising Manager to identify and recruit prospects to join window showcase & TV broadcast program to maximize revenue source.
• Perform other ad hoc duties and project-related assignments as directed by the supervisor.

Requirements:

• Diploma holder or above
• Minimum 1-year working experience with prior experiencein e-commerce/online shop operations/merchandise management would be an advantage.
• Proficient in using PC design software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver would be an advantage.
• Organized, proactive and attentive to details.
• A team player with strong communication, interpersonal and customer-service skills.
• Good problem-solving and coordination skills, with the ability to priorities tasks and to meet deadlines.
• Willing to work over-time.
• Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese. Fluent in Putonghua.

Remuneration and Benefits:

The successful candidate will be appointed on fixed-term contract basis, renewable subject to operational needs. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

All information provided by applicants will be treated in strict confidence and used only for recruitment purposes. Applicants may be considered for other suitable positions within the Council. Their personal data will be destroyed six months after the selection is finalized.