Business Development Manager

JC Executive Search; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event management company in Hong Kong is looking for an experienced professional to drive business objectives while managing client relationships. The role requires a strong background in sales and event management, with at least 10 years of experience, including 3 years in the MICE industry. Candidates must possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills, flexibility in working hours, and a proven ability to meet sales targets. This position offers a competitive salary package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant sales and commercial experience in event management.
• Experience in the MICE industry with event operations or venue management is preferable.
• Self-motivated with strong ownership of tasks and projects.

Responsibilities

• Achieve business objectives and sales targets according to company strategies.
• Expand market segment through new client prospecting.
• Maintain relationships with clients and manage event logistics.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Resourceful

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or Hospitality/Hotel Management

Job description

• Achieve business objectives and sales targets according to the business priorities and strategies of the Company
• Compliance with Company policies and procedures related to event bookings and management
• Expand the market segment, prospecting to new client account to bring in new leads or businesses such as: Concerts, corporate events, luxury brand launches, fashion shows, product launches, family entertainment events and public consumer shows
• Establish and maintain good relationship with clients and develop a sustainable network of customer base in order to achieve business objectives
• Display sensible judgment to best accommodate clients’ needs while achieving business objectives
• Communicate and work closely with colleagues across the organization to ensure good planning, smooth handshaking and management of each event
• Responsible for other assignments when necessary
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends, evenings, and holidays when necessary
• Perform any ad hoc assignments as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or Hospitality/Hotel and Catering Management
• Minimum 10 years of relevant sales and commercial experience in event management, preferably 3 years in the MICE industry with event operations or venue management experience, and/or experience in public show or entertainment field
• Resourceful and with sound network with corporations, luxury brands, consumer brands, PR agencies, event management companies, corporate and special events organizers
• Self-motivated and be able to demonstrate full ownership and accountability in assigned tasks / projects
• Diverse, flexible, organised and result-oriented, a good team player with strong drive to achieve sales target
• Excellent communication, negotiation, problem solving, presentation and interpersonal skills; energetic, positive, and customer focused

Interested parties please send CV in WORD format with current & expected salary and notice period to [e-mail] . All information will be treated in strict confidence and will be used for recruitment purpose only.

Address: Unit 2202, 22/F
Causeway Bay Plaza 1
489 Hennessy Road
Causeway Bay
Hong Kong

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