Project Manager, Business Development (Contract)
Hong Kong Trade Development Council · Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China
International Trade and Development · 1,001-5,000 employees
About the role
The Project Manager will plan and execute exhibitor recruitment strategies to meet sales targets while liaising with global stakeholders and industry associations. They are also responsible for conducting promotional activities and delivering high-quality services to maintain strong industry relationships.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a university degree and possess at least 10 years of relevant experience, preferably in exhibition or event management. Excellent proficiency in English, Chinese, and Putonghua is required, along with strong leadership and project management capabilities.
Full description
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the statutory organisation promoting Hong Kong’s external trade, seeks dynamic, high-caliber and experienced professionals to join our Exhibitions and Digital Business Department. To strengthen Hong Kong's role as Asia's international business platform, we organise more than 30 world-class international trade fairs in Hong Kong each year. These fairs, which cover various industries and sectors, create opportunities for companies to promote their products or services to buyers from all over the world.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and execute the exhibitor recruitment plan in local and international markets to achieve and exceed sales and revenue targets
- Liaise with both external and internal stakeholders, including local and overseas trade/industry associations, organisers, and co-organisers, to develop and implement projects
- Coordinate and work closely with global sales agents for exhibitor recruitment
- Develop and maintain strong relations with industry players to understand their needs and market trend as well as identify business opportunities for promoting further business
- Expand and enhance the exhibition by recruiting quality exhibitors and promoting innovative and attractive products
- Conduct sales and promotional activities, such as briefing sessions, sales trips, roadshows, as required
- Deliver professional and high-quality services to customers
Requirements:
- A recognised university degree with at least 10 years’ solid working experience, preferably with sizeable organisations
- Candidates from Exhibition / Event Management background with Sales experience are highly preferred
- Good understanding of Hong Kong’s economy, trade and business arena covering key industries and markets as well as opportunities and challenges of SMEs
- Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese, including Putonghua; knowledge of a third language will be an advantage
- A strong team player with excellent leadership, organisational and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated and detail-minded with good project management ability
- Outgoing and be appreciate to work with people of different cultures
- Innovative, flexible and be able to deliver under time and resource pressures
- Willing to work overtime and on weekends or public holidays as necessary
Remuneration and Benefits:
The successful candidate will be appointed on a fixed-term contract basis, renewable subject to operational needs. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Procedure:
Interested candidates are invited to complete the application form on our website. Those who do not hear from us within EIGHT WEEKS after the closing date may assume their applications unsuccessful.
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.
