Director, Industry Promotion at Hong Kong Trade Development Council

Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Directions, Trade Promotion, Exhibition Business, International Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Leadership, Communication, Relationship Building, Presentation Skills, Resource Planning, Governance, Risk Management, Data-Driven Insights, Innovation, Collaboration

Industry

International Trade and Development

Description

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 team. Responsibilities: * Formulate and drive strategic directions for the Council’s trade promotion programme, including local signature events and flagship programmes such as the Hong Kong Pavilion at leading overseas and Mainland exhibitions, as well as outbound business missions, to reinforce Hong Kong’s position as a premier two-way global trade hub; * Serve as the Council’s senior representative in key promotional initiatives and activities, strengthening international visibility; * Cultivate and maintain strong connections with governments, overseas consulates, chambers of commerce, trade associations, SME-related organizations, and media partners, to widen collaboration networks and amplify Hong Kong’s trade promotion impact; * Lead cross-functional project teams, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities and delivery of high-impact results; * Oversee resource planning, governance, and risk management to ensure that promotional programmes are executed effectively and efficiently; * Leverage data-driven insights and foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence within the team; * Perform any other duties as directed by senior leadership in support of the Council’s mission and organisational priorities. Requirements: * Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, International Relations, or related field; Master’s degree preferred; * Minimum 15 years of experience in exhibition business, international marketing, or strategic partnerships, with at least 8 years in a senior leadership role; * Proven track record in developing and executing strategic promotional programs and managing high-level partnerships; * 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 leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills; * Outstanding communication and presentation skills; fluent in English, Cantonese, and Putonghua. 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 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.

Responsibilities

The Director will formulate and drive strategic directions for trade promotion programs, including local signature events and overseas exhibitions, to reinforce Hong Kong's position as a global trade hub. Responsibilities also involve serving as a senior representative, cultivating external networks, leading cross-functional teams, and overseeing resource planning and risk management.