Marketing Manager (London Office)

[Ref. No.: 3/03/MM/LNO/HKTDC]

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is Hong Kong’s statutory body for promoting Hong Kong’s trade with the world. Its London Office is inviting applications for the following position:

Marketing Manager (on-site position at our London office)

The incumbent will report to the Director, UK, Nordics & Ireland to perform the following major responsibilities in the London Office.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and organise HKTDC’s marketing and outreach activities in the UK and the assigned territories to ensure that annual KPIs can be met.
• Establish relationships with trade associations, chambers of commerce, and other influencers in the UK and the assigned territories to promote HKTDC’s services and events, including trade fairs and conferences.
• Enhance HKTDC’s profile through effective messaging, consistent branding, and creative marketing campaigns.
• Identify new business opportunities of interest to Hong Kong companies by conducting regular market research and market visits.
• Prudently manage the marketing budget to ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Explore new avenues for promoting HKTDC on social media and engaging in community activities in the UK and the assigned territories.

Job Requirements

• A recognised university degree with at least 8 years 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 Cantonese and Mandarin will be a plus.
• Self-motivated and outgoing with good project planning ability.
• Innovative, flexible and 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

The successful candidate will be offered a two-year contract with prospects for renewal upon expiry. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A competitive remuneration and benefits 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 candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United Kingdom; please note that we are not providing work visas for this position.

To learn more about HKTDC, please visit our website at https://www.hktdc.com.

All information provided by applicants will be treated in strict confidence and used only for this recruitment purpose. Their personal data will be destroyed within one month after the selection is finalised.