Marketing Assistant

Hong Kong Trade Development Council

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is Hong Kong s statutory body for promoting Hong Kong s trade with the world. Its Dubai office is inviting application for the following position:

Marketing Assistant

The incumbent will be based in our Dubai office and will report to supervisors in Dubai Office. He/she will assist in handling trade and service promotions, project assignments and related marketing activities as well as gathering market intelligence in the Middle East and African countries.

Major Responsibilities

• Support the coordination of all matters related to buyer recruitment and engagement for HKTDC fairs;
• Handle the mailing and distribution of direct mailers (DMs) for all Hong Kong and local fairs;
• Assist in managing publication booths and information counters across the Middle East;
• Provide support for all projects and missions throughout the Middle East and Africa;
• Be responsible for press and publicity-related matters;
• Serve as the administrator of HKTDC Dubai Office social media platforms;
• Assist the project manager in designing publicity materials, DMs, and content;
• Promote HKTDC services to relevant stakeholders;
• Undertake any ad-hoc duties assigned by supervisors;
• Handle basic IT-related tasks within the office.

Job Requirements

• University education;
• At least 1 year working experience;
• Knowledge in marketing activities and handling multi-media channels will be an advantage but not a must;
• Must be highly responsible and able to work independently with ability to complete job duties within tight deadlines;
• Speaks & writes English fluently. Knowing Arabic and Putonghua is an advantage.