Project Assistant, Kuala Lumpur

Hong Kong Trade Development Council; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Trade Development Council seeks a Project Assistant to join our Kuala Lumpur office on-site. You will support trade fairs and events, coordinate marketing outreach, and help build relationships with stakeholders to foster business opportunities.

The role targets a one-year contract with renewal prospects for the right candidate; salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• A recognized university degree with relevant work experience.
• Fluent English and/or Mandarin.
• Ability to deliver results under tight deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other IT tools.

Responsibilities

• Recruit buyers and exhibitors for trade fairs and events.
• Solicit print and online advertisers.
• Maintain relationships with government agencies, trade associations, media.
• Coordinate business matching meetings to foster business connections.

Skills

Communication skills

English and Mandarin

Organizational skills

Teamwork

IT skills

Education

Degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

IT tools

Job description

Project Assistant (on-site position at our Kuala Lumpur office)

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit buyers and exhibitors for trade fairs and events
• Solicit print and online advertisers
• Liaise and maintain effective relationships with external stakeholders, including government agencies, trade associations, industry organizations, and media representatives
• Coordinate and facilitate business matching meetings to foster business connections

Job Requirements

• A recognized university degree with relevant work experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and/or Mandarin
• Innovative, adaptable, and able to deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines and resource constraints
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
• Good proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and other relevant IT tools

Remuneration and Benefits

The successful candidate will be offered a one-year contract with prospects for renewal upon expiry. Salary to commensurate with qualifications and experience. A competitive remuneration and benefits package will be offered to the right candidate.

To learn more about HKTDC, please visit our website at https://www.hktdc.com