Responsibilities

• To focus on special projects deemed important to the council (ex. Belt & Road Initiative, Joint Investment mission, and Think Asia Think Hong Kong).
• To handle logistics arrangements for the Council’s participation in trade shows, seminars and conferences in the US.
• To collect market intelligence, research and produce IMNs in relation to outreach projects.
• To recruit companies, major buyers, VIPS to exhibit or attend HKTDC trade fairs, signature/mega events and conferences
• To promote the use of all portals (including hktdc.com, SOZ, RFQ, HK Trader, asiaIPex.com, Belt & Road, research, etc).
• Relationship building, nurturing, managing and cultivating existing and new relationships. (focus on services industries, e-commerce and key multipliers).

Requirements

• A recognised university degree with at least 8 years of solid working experience, preferably with sizable organisations, in any of the following areas: trading; exhibition/event organisation; project management; public/corporate relations; or network/relationship building etc.
• Strong interests and understanding of Hong Kong economy, trade and business arena covering various Hong Kong industries, and markets and business opportunities for Hong Kong companies
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Proficiency in Chinese will be a plus
• Self-motivated and outgoing with good project planning ability
• Innovative, flexible and be able to deliver under time and resource pressure
• A strong team player with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
• Mature with superior skills in marketing and communication
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa.