Marketing and Administrative Assistant

Hong Kong Trade Development Council; New York (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council's New York office seeks a Marketing and Administrative Assistant. The role involves handling accounting tasks, assisting marketing efforts, and researching market trends. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and have experience in marketing or accounting. Proficiency in English is required, and knowledge of Cantonese and Mandarin is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree holder preferably in Marketing/Accounting.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in marketing and/or accounting.
• Knowledge of accounting/bookkeeping required.

Responsibilities

• Handle bookkeeping and financial statements.
• Assist in implementing marketing programs.
• Proactively recruit buyers for trade shows.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Market Research

Social Media Content Creation

Education

Degree in Marketing/Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Powerpoint

Job description

[Ref. No.: 3/03/MAA/NYO/HKTDC]

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is Hong Kong’s statutory body for promoting Hong Kong’s trade with the world. Its New York Regional Office is inviting applications for the following position:

Marketing and Administrative Assistant(on-site position at our New York office)

All applicants must be able to work without needing future visa sponsorship. We do not offer visa sponsorship.

Job Responsibilities

• To handle bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, prepare financial statements and reports, and perform related tasks.

• To assist the marketing team in implementing promotional programs & projects in the region to reach internal KPIs

• To proactively recruit buyers and exhibitors from the region to visit or exhibit at HK trade shows as well as HK pavilions in US trade shows.

• To research, collect market intelligence and report on market & product trends relevant to HK industry and market.

• To identify and recommend relevant trade shows, publications, media & events relating to Hong Kong and HKTDC trade fairs.

• To actively promote HKTDC services to US counterparts, multipliers and individual companies.

• To identify and establish working relationships with multipliers from various geographical locations and industries.

• Assist with creation of social media content to advance Council goals.

Job Requirements

• Degree holder preferably in Marketing/Accounting or related discipline

• A minimum of 3 years' working experience in marketing and/or accounting

• Knowledge of accounting/bookkeeping

• Good command of spoken and written English

• Proficiency in Cantonese and Mandarin will be a plus

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with good teamwork

• Pleasant personality, independent, well-organized and self-motivated

• Aptitude for accounting/bookkeeping.

Remuneration and Benefits

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience in the range of US44,200 – 58,800 p.a. Competitive compensation package will be offered to the right candidate.

Application Procedure

If you want to join our team, please complete the application form on our website athttp://www.hktdc.com/careers.html. Those who do not hear from us within EIGHT WEEKS after the closing date may assume their applications were unsuccessful.

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

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 finalised.