Manager, Business Development, MICE

WHO ARE WE?

At the Hong Kong Tourism Board, we are passionate about showcasing our city as a must-visit destination. Renowned for its iconic skyline, culinary wonders, and rich cultural tapestry where East meets West, Hong Kong is a bustling metropolis that offers extraordinary experiences to a diverse array of travelers. As we seize new opportunities to enhance our city's global appeal, we remain committed to promoting Hong Kong's unique charm and vibrancy, reinforcing its reputation as a world-class destination. We invite passionate talents to join our dynamic and fun team in achieving this vision.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE AND LEARN?

• Drive MICE visitor arrivals to Hong Kong by developing and growing the conventions segment worldwide, and reinforce Hong Kong as the preferred destination for these events.
• Establish and foster strong relationship with travel industry partners and major stakeholders through strategic partnership programmes, overseas MICE trade shows and study missions.
• Supervise WWOs to ensure that marketing activities are executed effectively and achieve the desired results.
• Plan and develop bids for major or high profile association and B2B conventions from key markets. Leverage on government's funding support and value-added offers from MEHK to maximise Hong Kong's chance of winning.
• Strategic local outreaching to industry associations and professional entities to identify leads and drive the bidding process to win.
• Assist the Director, Business Development to translate the long-term strategic plans and business plans to actionable items to ensure that the pre-set BPIs can be achieved.
• Undertake any other duties/special assignments as directed by the Director, Business Development, MEHK.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• A minimum Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution, preferably in Business Administration, Marketing, Tourism, Hotel or Hospitality.
• Over 8 years of relevant work experience in the travel, servicing or marketing industry, or National Tourist Office, or Convention & Visitor Bureau, of which at least 3 years in a managerial position.
• Proven experience in handling business development for conventions/MICE events is preferred.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills to foster partnership with key players such as travel trades, professional and trade associations, B2B conference organisers.
• High proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese. Fluency in Putonghua is also beneficial.
• Sound knowledge in marketing planning, project management and budget control.
• Strong communication, presentation, account management and sales management skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills.
• Good organisation skill, attention to details, willing to work overtime, and can work under pressure.
• Sensitive to public affairs and protocol.
• Mature and able to work independently.
• Outgoing and sociable.
• Willing to travel occasionally.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you are the one we are looking for, please send us your resume with present and expected salary by clicking "Apply". We are looking forward to hearing from you.

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We are an equal opportunities employer.