[. No.: 3/03/MM/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 Manager (on-site position at our New York office)

All applicants must have the legal right to work in US without the need to apply for any type of visa. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Job 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).

Job 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

Remuneration and Benefits

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience in the range of USD90,000 – 100,000 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 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.