Two Assistant Trade Analysts / Marketing Specialists
About ITA
The Italian Trade Agency “ITA” (also known as the Italian Trade Commission) is the Government Agency entrusted with the promotion of trade, business and industrial cooperation between Italian and foreign companies. ITA provides information on business opportunities, advice on marketing planning, consulting, promotion and training services to Italian small and medium sized companies. We also assist international companies willing to expand their activities and to pursue collaborations with Italian counterparts. Our activities are financed by the Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
Additional information about the Italian Trade Agency is available at www.ice.it/en/.
Main Responsibilities
The candidate will be required to perform the following duties, under the Supervision and coordination of the Senior Trade Analyst / Trade Analyst:
Organize and manage on site promotional activities, such as trade show pavilions, exhibitions, conferences, seminars, and advertisement campaigns.
Assist in negotiations with potential Hong Kong partners (importers, buyers, agents, suppliers, etc.) for Italian counterparts and update the database while drafting related documents.
Assist in organizing events and liaise print production, media relations and PR agencies.
Support social media communication and digital marketing activities.
Support public relations activities, including contacts with local institutions and business representatives.
Assist in managing the budget for single activities/initiatives and provide accounting reporting on the projects performed.
Conduct market analysis, research projects, and monitor the performance of assigned products/industries.
Implement basic and customized services while ensuring the quality of services rendered.
Provide prompt assistance to Italian and Hong Kong companies interested in establishing and/or strengthen their business ties.
Carry out any assigned administrative tasks required to prepare for the abovementioned activities.
Minimum Requirements
Hong Kong Permanent Resident.
A university graduate in International Relations, Public Administration, Economics, Business Administration, and Marketing.
Proficient in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
Not being convicted of any criminal offense and not having any pending criminal proceedings against him in Hong Kong or in other countries.
ITA does not sponsor a working visa.
Candidates lacking even one of the above-listed requirements will not be considered.
Contract Duration: This is a permanent full-time position.
Deadline: January 15th, 2024 at 5:00 pm