Vacancy: Trade Promotion Officer

Your tasks:

• Plan, initiate and execute the Consulate’s trade promotion strategically and with a high degree of independence, including but not limited to delegations, exhibitions, receptions and other forms of events
• Follow and analyze developments in prioritized sectors of the Hong Kong business landscape
• Cooperate closely with local trade promotion actors including Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Business Sweden Hong Kong
• Establish networks and collaborations with counterpart trade promotion organisations in Hong Kong and Sweden and other relevant stakeholders
• Manage and curate trade-related content for the Consulate’s social media accounts
• Oversee and administer trade promotion budget
• Support cross-mission activities whenever necessary
• Perform any ad-hoc duties as requested

Good to have:

• Experience in studying or working in a Nordic context
• Strong trade profile
• Experience in working with sustainability
• Proficiency with bookkeeping/accounting
• Knowledge of Sweden, Swedish values, and Swedish business landscape

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

• At least four years’ experience in trade promotion, business development, marketing or a related field, with a track record of independently managing projects and delivering results, e.g. identifying and prioritizing trade promotion opportunities aligned with organizational goals, identifying potential partners and contacts
• Strong local connections and in-depth understanding of the international trade, business environment and relevant government entities and other relevant local trade actors
• Skilled at researching and connecting with relevant contacts, with an interest to build a robust network to support trade and promotion goals
• A self-starter with strong initiative, who is capable of independently identifying opportunities for the Swedish business community and drive outcomes and follow-up action

• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle duties in a structured and efficient way

• Professional demeanor and a team player, with the confidence to engage maturely with senior-level external stakeholders to create the right ground for continuous engagement
• A Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related fields
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English, Cantonese and preferably also in Mandarin
• Flexibility to pitch in to team efforts

What we offer:

• Benefits including 28 days of annual leave, 13-month pay and premium health care insurance
• Good work-life balance
• A modern and equal working environment
• A close and supportive team
• Continuous career development and training opportunities provided both in-house and externally
• High level of trust in each employee’s ability to take full responsibility for their work, while at the same time supporting the team during peaks

The Consulate is a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage people of different backgrounds and genders to apply for the position.

Application:

Please submit the following as soon as possible but no later than 21 April 2025 to generalkonsulat.hongkong@gov.se:

1. A detailed CV
2. A cover letter
3. Portfolio or example of previous work
4. Salary requirement

Indicative starting date is 1 June 2025, preferably earlier.

Applicants are expected to have valid permits to work and reside in Hong Kong.

Please use “Trade Promotion Officer” and your surname as the subject. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.