Section Head, International and Mainland Relations

Hong Kong Trade Development Council; Hong Kong; Sur place; HKD 600 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) invites applications for a senior leadership role as Section Head, overseeing promotional activities for international and Chinese Mainland markets. You will lead a small team to foster networks with foreign consulates, trade commissions and official representatives in HK and beyond to generate business opportunities for Hong Kong companies.

The ideal candidate holds a university degree with extensive managerial experience, excellent English and

Qualifications

• University graduate with a minimum of 8 years’ solid managerial experience.
• Strong understanding of Hong Kong economy, trade and business arena.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese, including Putonghua.
• Mature with strong sales, marketing and communication skills.
• A strong team player with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and outgoing with good project planning ability.
• Innovative, flexible and able to deliver under time and resource pressure.

Responsabilités

• Lead the Section Head in charge of promotional activities for international and Chinese Mainland markets, coordinating with governments, consulates, trade commissions and bureaux/departments.
• Manage a small professional team to build networks and collaborations with foreign counterparts.
• Organise high-level bilateral committee meetings and programmes across Hong Kong, Mainland, and overseas to identify new business opportunities for Hong Kong enterprises.
• Receive incoming business delegations from overseas and Mainland to support trade promotional activities in Hong Kong.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Connaissances

Team leadership

Sales & marketing

Event organisation

Public relations

Intercultural communication

Formation

University degree

Description du poste

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:

• As Section Head in charge of the promotional activities in relation to international and Chinese Mainland markets, including projects that will be co-organised with national, provincial, and city governments, foreign consulates, trade commissions, and relevant bureaux/departments
• Lead a small professional team to build up networks and collaborations with foreign consulates, trade commissions, Chinese Mainland-related official representatives in Hong Kong/GBA, and international counterparts
• Organise high-level bilateral committee meetings and programmes in Hong Kong/Chinese Mainland/overseas, with a view to identifying new business opportunities to Hong Kong enterprises
• Receive incoming business delegations from overseas and Chinese Mainland and provide support for their trade promotional activities in Hong Kong
• Perform any other duties as assigned by his/her supervisors

Requirements:

• University graduate with a minimum of 8 years’ solid managerial experience, preferably with sizable organisations, in any of the following areas: sales and marketing; exhibition/event organisation or public/corporate relations etc.
• Strong inclination and understanding of Hong Kong economy, trade and business arena covering various industries, and markets and business opportunities for Hong Kong
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese, including Putonghua; knowledge of a third language an advantage
• Mature with superior skills in sales, marketing and communication
• A strong team player with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and 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 fixed-term contract basis, renewable subject to operational needs. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.