Hong Kong is a city dominated by commercial services. It attracts many multinational companies to come to have businesses. Therefore, there is a high demand for marketing and public relations services. The job scope includes advertising, brand/image consultants, organizing events, public relations/corporate communications, as well as marketing planning and sales support. A successful marketing strategy focuses on different skills and creativity to help the company improve its brand image and also increase sales.
Brand Ambassador
Duties
- Contact customer via telephone, e-mail and other (social) media
- Facilitate online and phone sales
- Deliver brands information to customers and collect valuable feedback from customers to brands
- Identify trends in customer satisfaction and report to the team leader
- Follow company policies and procedures as outlined and represent the Group in a professional image
- Collaborate with Customer Service team for repairs and after-sales service
Working Hours
Irregular working hours
Working Environment
Work indoors and outdoors
Work-related Personalities and Skills
- Communication skills
- Time management skills
- Patient
- Self-motivated
Promotion and Reference Salary
Brand ambassador
Approximately $17,000 or above
Note: The reference salary may vary according to the company, experience and ability.
Entry Requirements
- Good command of written Chinese and English
- Experience in contact center/e-commerce related activities
Example of Related Training and Courses
Advanced Diploma
Higher Diploma / Associate Degree
- UOW College Hong Kong - Associate of Business Administration in Marketing
- Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education, Vocational Training Council - Higher Diploma in Marketing and Customer Analytics
- Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education, Vocational Training Council - Higher Diploma in Event Marketing and Business Promotion
Bachelor Degree
- School of Continuing and Professional Education of City University of Hong Kong - BA (Hons) Marketing Management
- Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong, Vocational Training Council - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Public Relations and International Events Management
Remarks
A variety of organisations or associations may provide relevant training classes or courses. If you are intending to pursue these courses, you are reminded to be cautious and collect in-depth information, in particular the tuition fees and qualification recognition upon completion of these courses.
Digital Marketing
Duties
Personnel working in the Digital Marketing mainly carry out promotion work through online or digital solutions, positioning and formulating marketing strategies for the company’s image and products. Main tasks are:
- Responsible for conceiving, producing and posting posts to social networking sites for clients
- Promote content marketing to deliver valuable and relevant content to targeted customers consistently
- Conduct market surveillance and analysis, such as social media trends and consumer behaviour
- Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of all aspects of social media, website updates and development
- Build up a good relationship with customers
Working Hours
About 45 hours a week
Working Environment
Work in an office
Work-related Personalities and Skills
- Communication skills
- Creative
- Logical and analytical
Promotion and Reference Salary
Digital marketing officer
Approximately $15,000 or above
Senior digital marketing officer
Approximately $21,000 or above
Assistant digital marketing manager
Approximately $29,000 or above
Note: The reference salary and the promotion salary may vary according to the company, experience and ability.
Entry Requirements
- Hold a higher diploma / associate degree / diploma in any registered post-secondary colleges or above, major in Marketing or Social Media, Business Administration, PR/Marketing Communications or related discipline
- Good command of written Chinese and English
- Familiar with basic and related software operations
Example of Related Training and Courses
Advanced Diploma
Higher Diploma / Associate Degree
- HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education - Higher Diploma in Business
- Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education, Vocational Training Council - Higher Diploma in Marketing and Customer Analytics
- Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education, Vocational Training Council - Higher Diploma in in Retail and E-Commerce Management
Bachelor Degree
- The University of Hong Kong - Bachelor of Business Administration
- Chinese University of Hong Kong - Integrated Bachelor of Business Administration Programme
Remarks
A variety of organisations or associations may provide relevant training classes or courses. If you are intending to pursue these courses, you are reminded to be cautious and collect in-depth information, in particular the tuition fees and qualification recognition upon completion of these courses.
Event Coordinator
Duties
The event coordinator focuses on the entire activity process and is responsible for arranging materials, manpower and control scenes. An event involves different aspects each time, potentially different variables and emergencies, therefore the event coordinator has to have high resilience to deal with emergencies. Their main tasks are as follows:
- Plan and understand the event, prepare and arrange the sequence of the event
- Responsible for the process of scheduling activities, arranging resources, controlling scenes and crisis management, etc.
- Handle unexpected situations and provide advice and solutions for customers
Working Hours
About 50-60 hours a week, long and irregular working hours
Working Environment
Work in different areas
Work-related Personalities and Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to details
- Problem-solving skills
- Collaboration skills
Promotion and Reference Salary
Event Assistant
Approximately $10,000 or above
Event Coordinator
Approximately $15,000 or above
Note: The reference salary and the promotion salary may vary according to the company, experience and ability.
Entry Requirements
- Hold a higher diploma / associate degree in any tertiary institutions or diploma in any registered post-secondary colleges, or above
- Good command of written Chinese and English
- Possess good computer knowledge, including MS Office software and Chinese and English Documents Office, etc.
Example of Related Training and Courses
Advanced Diploma
Higher Diploma / Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Remarks
A variety of organisations or associations may provide relevant training classes or courses. If you are intending to pursue these courses, you are reminded to be cautious and collect in-depth information, in particular the tuition fees and qualification recognition upon completion of these courses.
Product Developer
Duties
Product developers are mainly engaged in the planning, design, sales and promotion of product development. Their main tasks are as follow:
- Communicate with customers and understand the products they need to develop
- Develop specifications for new products and assess the feasibility of development
- Conduct market data analysis, develop product marketing strategies, and set price
- Follow up on new product design and development progress
- Coordinate product promotion, marketing activities and promotional production
Working Hours
About 45 hours a week
Working Environment
Work in an office
Work-related Personalities and Skills
- Communication skills
- Time management skills
- Creative
- Logical and analytical
Promotion and Reference Salary
Product Developer
Approximately $19,000 or above
Senior Product Developer
Approximately $28,000 or above
Assistant Product Developer Manager
Approximately $29,000 or above
Note: The reference salary and the promotion salary may vary according to the company, experience and ability.
Entry Requirements
- Hold a higher diploma / associate degree / diploma in any registered post-secondary colleges or above, major in research and product development or related discipline
- Good command of written Chinese and English
- Familiar with basic and related software operations
Example of Related Training and Courses
Higher Diploma / Associate Degree
- Hong Kong Design Institute, Vocational Training Council - Higher Diploma in Product Design
- Hong Kong Design Institute, Vocational Training Council, Vocational Training Council - Higher Diploma in Furniture and Lifestyle Product Design
Bachelor Degree
- Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong, Vocational Training Council - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Product Design
- Hong Kong Polytechnic University - Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Design (Product Design)
- Hong Kong Design Institute, Vocational Training Council - Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Product Design
Remarks
A variety of organisations or associations may provide relevant training classes or courses. If you are intending to pursue these courses, you are reminded to be cautious and collect in-depth information, in particular the tuition fees and qualification recognition upon completion of these courses.
Public Relations
Duties
Public relations take the intermediary role between the media and the company, establishing a good image brand for the company and disseminating information to the public. Their main tasks are as follow:
- Conduct business planning, liaison and communication with clients
- Develop promotional strategies and provide advice for clients
- Write press releases and related materials, and provide information for different media
- Liaise and maintain relationships with the media, including publishing press releases and scheduling interviews, etc.
- Plan and manage various public relations activities, such as arranging staff at the venue, inviting and receiving media, etc.
Working Hours
About 50-60 hours a week, long and irregular working hours
Working Environment
Work in different areas
Work-related Personalities and Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to details
- Problem-solving skills
- Collaboration skills
Promotion and Reference Salary
Public Relations Officer
Approximately $15,000 or above
Public Relations Manager
Approximately $20,000 or above
Public Relations Director
Approximately $45,000 or above
Note: The reference salary and the promotion salary may vary according to the company, experience and ability
Entry Requirements
- Hold a higher diploma/ associate degree / diploma in any registered post-secondary colleges or above, major in public relations, journalism, communication, marketing or related disciplines
- Good command of written Chinese and English
- Possess good computer knowledge, including MS Office software and Chinese and English Documents Office, etc.
Example of Related Training and Courses
Higher Diploma / Associate Degree
- Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education, Vocational Training Council - Higher Diploma in Public Relations and Communication Management
- HKU SPACE Community College - Higher Diploma in Public Relations and Corporate Communications
- College of International Education of Hong Kong Baptist University - Associate of Arts (Media Communication)
Bachelor Degree
- College of International Education of Hong Kong Baptist University - Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) in Integrated Communication Management
- Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong, Vocational Training Council - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Public Relations and International Events Management
Remarks
A variety of organisations or associations may provide relevant training classes or courses. If you are intending to pursue these courses, you are reminded to be cautious and collect in-depth information, in particular the tuition fees and qualification recognition upon completion of these courses.
Sales and Marketing Officer
Duties
Besides mastering the basic concepts of sales and marketing, personnel working at the Sales and Marketing Department should also understand the development of goods and business model and customer psychology. Their main tasks are as follow:
- Understand the service or product brand, develop marketing plans and promote promotional strategies
- Conceive and write a product or service promotion plan
- Familiar with online platform operations such as advertising, controlling search rankings, and calculating click rates, etc.
- Organise events per company or customer requests, and conceive ideas, contact quotations and contact relevant staff
- Conduct market research to understand competitors’ promotion strategies and analyse data
Working Hours
About 45 hours a week
Working Environment
Work indoors and outdoors
Work-related Personalities and Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to details
- Creative
- Logical and analytical
Promotion and Reference Salary
Assistant Sales and Marketing Officer
Approximately $15,000 or above
Sales and Marketing Officer
Approximately $20,000 or above
Sales and Marketing Manager
Approximately $30,000 or above
Note: The reference salary and the promotion salary may vary according to the company, experience and ability.
Entry Requirements
- Hold a higher diploma, associate degree or diploma in any registered post-secondary colleges, or above
- Good command of Chinese and English
- Possess good computer knowledge, including MS Office software and Chinese and English Documents Office, etc.
Example of Related Training and Courses
Higher Diploma / Associate Degree
- HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education Community College - Higher Diploma in Marketing (Marketing and Advertising)
- Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education, Vocational Training Council - Higher Diploma in Marketing and Customer Analytics
- Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education, Vocational Training Council - Higher Diploma in Event Marketing and Business Promotion
Bachelor Degree
Remarks
A variety of organisations or associations may provide relevant training classes or courses. If you are intending to pursue these courses, you are reminded to be cautious and collect in-depth information, in particular the tuition fees and qualification recognition upon completion of these courses.