Section Head, International and Mainland Relations

[Ref. No.: 3/03SH/MTI9/HKTDC ] The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the statutory organisation promoting Hong Kong’s external trade, seeks a dynamic, high-caliber and experienced professional to join our Merchandise Trade and Innovation Department. The Department’s goal is to help Hong Kong companies diversify markets and develop business opportunities. Responsibilities:

• As Section Head in charge of the promotional activities in relation to Mainland Chinese markets, including projects that will be co-organised with national / provincial / city governments, bureaux/departments
• Leading a small professional team to build up networks and collaborations with Mainland-related official representatives in Hong Kong
• Organising high-level bilateral committee meetings and programmes in Hong Kong/Mainland China/overseas, identifying new business opportunities to Hong Kong enterprises
• Receiving Mainland incoming business delegations and providing support to their trade promotional activities in Hong Kong

Requirements:

• University graduate with a minimum of 12 years’ solid managerial experience, preferably with sizable organisations, in any of the following areas: sales and marketing; exhibition/event organisation or public/corporate relations etc.
• Strong inclination and understanding of national and Hong Kong economy, trade and business arena covering various industries, and markets and business opportunities for Hong Kong
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese, including Putonghua; knowledge of a third language an advantage
• Mature with superior skills in sales, marketing and communication
• A strong team player with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and 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 offered a two-year contract with prospects for renewal upon expiry. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus an appropriate contract-end gratuity. Medical benefits and annual leave will be offered. 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr