The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 51 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub.

The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels.

As we celebrate our 60th anniversary in 2026 and begin a new three-year business cycle, our mission remains as strong as ever to help Hong Kong thrive in trade and businesses succeed in the ever-changing landscape.

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the statutory organisation promoting Hong Kong’s external trade, seeks a dynamic, high-calibre and experienced marketing professional to join our Team.

Responsibilities:

The appointee will assist in planning, managing, and driving marketing and promotional programmes in Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland and coordinating with both internal and external parties, including:

• Organising promotional activities in relation to Chinese Mainland, including projects that will be co-organised with bureaux / departments that directly report to the Central Government;
• Establishing networks and collaborations with counterpart trade promotion organisations in Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland;
• Organising high-level business missions to the Chinese Mainland; assist Hong Kong enterprises to explore new business opportunities;
• Receiving incoming business delegations from provinces and providing support to their trade promotional activities in Hong Kong;
• Working with TDC branch offices in Chinese Mainland to organise outreach seminars, networking activities, workshops targeting Chinese Mainland enterprises and etc;
• Setting up Hong Kong Image Promotion Pavilions at trade fairs in Chinese Mainland;
• Conducting market research and gathering trade and industry intelligence of Chinese Mainland.

Requirements: ​ ​ 

• A recognized university degree with at least 8 years solid working preferably with sizable organisations, in any of the following areas: event organisation; project management; public / corporate relations; solid working experiences with overseas officials is an advantage;
• Strong understanding of Hong Kong's economy, trade and business arena covering various Hong Kong industries as well as potential business opportunities for Hong Kong companies;
• Thorough understanding of international and China's economic and political landscape, good knowledge about international and China markets, overseas Governments and business protocol;
• Fluent in Putonghua, Chinese and English with excellent command of written Chinese and English for speeches, promotional materials and etc;
• Superior skills in marketing and communication;
• A strong team player with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills;
• Self-motivated, outgoing with good project planning ability;
• Innovative, flexible and be able to deliver under time and resource pressure.

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:

If you want to join our team, please complete the application form on our website at http://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.

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.