InnoPreneur (SME & Startup Growth) and FutureSkills Division
Ref: IFD239/25 , 10567
Job Description
Who we are looking for:
- Creativity in new ideas and future focus vision.
- Collaboration with colleagues and the community at large.
- Work Smart, Play Smart!
What you'll do:
Team Leadership and Project Development
- Lead and mentor a small team, fostering a collaborative work environment to support local SMEs and start-ups.
- Carry out the mission of supporting the development and growth of local SMEs and start-ups through different engagement activities
Stakeholder Engagement
- Identify and address the needs of SMEs through regular interactions with industry associations and stakeholders; collaborate with HKPC's various functions to enhance support opportunities.
- Stay up-to-date with industry and market trends, and identify opportunities to leverage them for business growth and SMEs' benefits
- Actively develop new industry networks and strengthen the collaboration with local, GBA, and global organisations to enhance HKPC’s strengths in SME and start-up support
Marketing and Project management:
- Develop and execute comprehensive marketing campaigns, including trade shows, seminars, and networking events to promote assigned projects and engage industry stakeholders.
- Coordinate resources, both internal and external, to manage high-impact industry-wide programmes and projects to achieve the expected performance outcomes
- Expert on event management, digital marketing, PR
Market Analysis and Opportunity Identification
- Stay informed about industry trends and leverage them for business growth and benefits for SMEs.
Others
- Agency/trade association experiences would be an advantage
- Handle additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to support the overall mission.
You'll be a good fit if you have/are:
- Bachelor degree or above from disciplines such as Business Administration, Management, Marketing Communications, Social Science, or equivalent
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in B2B client management, industry support, relations management, event management or sponsorship preferable
- Strong leadership, business acumen, and project and client relationship management skills with a visionary mindset
- Sound relationships with various industries, trade associations, professional institutes, and public bodies
- Good command of both spoken and written English and Putonghua
Note:
1. Applicant may be considered for other positions if not matching the requirements of the subject position.
2.This is a fixed-term contract position for a period of 24 months subject to renewal.
What we offer and What you’ll like here:
- Exciting new technology development (e.g. IoT, 5G, LoRA, AI etc.) to actualize your creative ideas
- Opportunities to work with our innovative and vibrant talents
- Embracing work flexibility (including Flexi-work hour)
- Dynamic and energetic culture with smart outfits and sport shoes
- Academic training scholarship to take your career up a notch
- Dental benefit
- Medical benefits from Day-1 with extended coverage to dependent(s)
Apply now if you’re ready to take the challenge! Do not miss this opportunity to join us to Create Value and “MAKE SMART SMARTER”!
HKPC will take into consideration both the quantitative and qualitative requirements of the post when selecting the suitable candidates. A competitive salary package commensurate with academic qualifications and experience will be offered. The successful candidate will be employed on a fixed-term contract basis, which is renewable subject to appointee’s performance and the Council’s development needs.
Applicants are welcome to submit application at the HKPC e-Recruitment System (careers.hkpc.org) in 1 week from the posting date. Recruitment will continue until the position is filled.
Applicants not invited for interviews within 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful. All information provided by applicants will be treated with strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes. The personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be retained for 12 months from the date the recruitment process is completed.