Senior Executive, Event & Product Development

Hong Kong Tourism Board; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hong Kong Tourism Board is recruiting a Senior Executive for Event & Product Development on a 2-year renewable contract. The role focuses on developing and managing programmes for HKTB mega events, sourcing contractors, and ensuring compliant, smooth operations across campaigns.

You will coordinate with government bodies, venues, and vendors, manage licenses, and oversee logistics while building a contractor database for future events. Strong bilingual communication is essential.

Qualifications

• University graduate preferably in Event Management / Marketing or relevant disciplines.
• With 3+ years solid experience in event marketing, organising and managing events.
• Proactive, responsible and a self-disciplined team player able to handle changes in outdoor event prep.
• Good presentation, communication and interpersonal skills; Chinese and English proficient.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and managing programmes as new initiatives of HKTB mega events.
• Source, identify, engage and monitor service contractors for smooth operations.
• Contribute to design operation plan and ensure adherence to work schedules and delivery.
• Coordinate with government departments and venue owners for comments and support.
• Assist in applying licenses and permits and ensure compliance with HK laws.
• Support in developing operation plans and manage related processes and logistics.
• Gather market information and conduct background research for event planning.
• Build and maintain a contractor database for future development.
• Perform clerical duties and assist in procurement and documentation.
• Undertake other duties as directed by the supervisor.

Skills

Event marketing

Event management

Stakeholder coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Senior Executive, Event & Product Development (2-year Renewable Contract)

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is a government-subvented organization dedicated to promoting Hong Kong as a premier travel destination worldwide, while enhancing the visitor experience. Our mission is to maximize the social and economic contributions of tourism to the Hong Kong community, reinforce the city’s position as Asia’s World City and strengthen its reputation as a world-class tourist destination. For more information, please visit https://www.discoverhongkong.com.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE AND LEARN?

Assist in developing and managing programmes as new initiatives of HKTB’s mega events

Source, identify, engage and monitor service contractors for smooth operations of the mega events in accordance with the organisation's policy

Contribute to design operation plan and ensure strict adherence to the work schedule and proper delivery and implementation of events

Coordinate and maintain communication with government departments, related authorities and venue owners for solicitation of comments and support for planning and execution of HKTB events and campaigns

Assist in applying and coordinating all necessary licenses and permits for staging the event and ensure its compliance with all applicable HK laws and regulations

Support in developing operation plans and administer all related process and logistics for staging the agreed event components in accordance with corporate policy

Gather market information and conduct background research to facilitate effective event planning

Build, categorise and maintain a systematic database of contractor for future event development

Perform clerical duties, handle office procurement and administer documentation

Undertake any other duties/ special assignments as directed by the supervisor

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

University graduate preferably in Event Management / Marketing or relevant disciplines

With 3 years or above solid experience in event marketing, organising and managing events, carnivals and/or promotional campaigns; experience in outdoor/ mass participation events will be an advantage

A proactive, responsible and self-disciplined team player who is capable of handling unexpected changes/ situations in outdoor event preparation and staging

Good presentation, communication and interpersonal skills

Able to deliver quality work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Attention to details and follow strict guideline when dealing with company’s procurement and legal process

Good command of spoken and written Chinese and English

Candidates with less experience will be considered as Executive

We are an equal opportunities employer.

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is a government-subvented organization dedicated to promoting Hong Kong as a premier travel destination worldwide, while enhancing the visitor experience. Our mission is to maximize the social and economic contributions of tourism to the Hong Kong community, reinforce the city’s position as Asia’s World City and strengthen its reputation as a world-class tourist destination.

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is a government-subvented organization dedicated to promoting Hong Kong as a premier travel destination worldwide, while enhancing the visitor experience. Our mission is to maximize the social and economic contributions of tourism to the Hong Kong community, reinforce the city’s position as Asia’s World City and strengthen its reputation as a world-class tourist destination.