Job description

Position:

Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager job duties:

1. Overall Responsibility

This role is to be responsible for a part of the total revenue and a defined contribution to the assigned shows

2. Show Organization:

• Drive growth through aggressive exhibitor sales
• Help to compile project plan, marketing plan, sales strategy paper and sales action plan
• Manage (key) accounts, responsible for the assigned event(s) achieve 100% of financial target. To work with project co-ordination team, technical team and marketing team to ensure the quality of the events
• To be responsible for floor plan management, contract and payment collections and customer service
• Ensure maintenance and growth of exhibitor database / CRM System (ensuring high data quality)

3. Cooperation and Management:

• To maintain high awareness of industry trends, climate, players, distribution and issues
• To develop and maintain good working relationships with business partners, including trade associations, trade boards and relevant supporting media. etc
• Compile competitive show reports

Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree or above
• At least 3 years experience in sales, exhibition industry experience is preferable
• Responsible, dynamic & committed, flexible & creative, cooperation ability & team spirit, communication skills, readiness to learn and strong customer orientation
• Proficiency in Microsoft office skills, especially PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Have a strong command of both spoken and written English/Chinese
• Able to work under pressure and multi-tasked
• Well-organized, hard working and self-motivated

Job description

Position: 

Project Executive

Project Executive job duties:

1. Show Organization

• Sales / Exhibitor Service Promotion: Sales Support for the whole team. Responsible for customer relationships and sales materials preparation according to the project’s requirements. Collecting/invoicing for booth and conference fees, responsible for account checks.
• Visitor Promotion: Executive visitor organization plans and program communication as well as assisting with development of promotional materials.
• Events: Organization of conferences and symposium at shows
• It is encouraged to provide original suggestions on problems or innovative ideas to the project group for discussion
• Ensure maintenance and growth of exhibitor database / CRM System (ensuring high data quality)

2. Cooperation with other areas

• Coordinating with Technical Services Team to meet the demands and questions of the organizers and exhibitors on field services
• Maintain contact and resolve issues together with the MarCom department to ensure the team’s promotion goal, and report to the line manager timely when unable to solve;
• Receive application forms, issue payment notices, communicate and resolve exceptional matters in them with Finance department and project group leaders;

Skills/Qualifications:

• Fresh graduate, Bachelor degree or above
• Responsible, dynamic & committed, flexible & creative, cooperation ability & team spirit, communication skills, readiness to learn and strong customer orientation
• Skillful at information searching and organizing
• Able to work under pressure and multi-tasked
• Well-organized, hard working and self-motivated
• Computer proficiency in MS Office: Word, Excel, PPT and Outlook

Job description

Position:

Senior Project Manager

Project Director job duties:

• Lead, take charge & responsibility for the smooth & systematic running of operations of the business and team members
• Set/define and achieve the overall budget/target
• Overall smooth operation of the various departments to ensure the delivery of above.
• Cross department team motivation & management
• Managing Large Corporate Accounts and ensuring maximum share of pocket from them.
• Take charge & responsibility for the smooth & systematic operations of the sales team and call-center (including good briefing) and prepare customer-wise strategy for a long-term win-win relationship
• Develop & monitor effective monitoring mechanisms to test the energy, efficiency & effectiveness of the sales team
• Keep communication with partners, and make sure to achieve the whole show sales target
• Keep good communication with MD projects team, and MDS supporting teams (such as MarCom team, Technical team, Financial Team), to achieve the project management
• Keep good communication with MD Global Head for Strategic Direction, Collaboration and joint growth opportunities
• In-depth knowledge of market and customers
• Train and coach team members for personal growth
• Develop the show into new areas, segments - have ideas for growth

Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree or above
• 6+ years’ work experience with minimum 3 years’ experience in handling cross-department teams
• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks and resistant to stress
• Goal oriented & inspiring team to believe & deliver the goals.
• High level of integrity on handling sensitive and confidential information
• Proficiency in Microsoft office skills, especially PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Writing and reporting skills, scheduling skills, organization talent, time management and  presentation skills, travel logistics and verbal communication skills
• Responsible, dynamic & committed, flexible & creative, cooperation ability & team spirit, communication skills, readiness to learn and strong customer orientation
• Fluent in both written and spoken English is a must
• Fluent in both written and spoken German would be beneficial

Job description

MDS Associate Program

Start Your Future Career at MDS with a Tailor Made 24 Month Training Scheme!

Introduction:
The MDS Associate Program (AP) is a tailor-made 24-month scheme bringing you a unique
opportunity to unveil your potential and realize your career aspirations in the trade show
industry. During the program, the Associates will be rotated to different business units and
corporate functions to prepare them for later positions in trade show business on a fast
track.

Job Summary:
At our Associate Program, you will work with more than 8 projects / departments in order
to facilitate your learning experiences and gain a full operation picture to strengthen your
capabilities.
There will be intensive opportunities for you to understand the company. Through in-depth
discussions with more than 8 department heads and various on-site experiences, you will
be expected to understand the general operations of different business units. Towards the
end, you will be given the opportunity to share your learning and insights with the senior
management.
A trainee is basically being assessed at all times as the program progresses, meaning main-
taining a professional attitude and showing excellent listening skills are two of the most
important attributes the trainee needs to demonstrate. In addition, good communication
skills, confidence, problem-solving and an ability to develop and maintain relationships
among colleagues and supervisors are essential.
The Associate should be responsible for working alongside each project director / depart-
ment head and accepting delegated responsibilities and duties with the goal of eventually
becoming a formal employee after the 24 months training program.

Coach-Mentor-Buddy Scheme:
Buddying
Buddies are all the team members of each department. They can share their past experi-
ence and provide you with solid support and advice favorable to your overall development
progress.

Mentoring
Mentors from senior management will help you make significant transitions in knowledge,
skills and attitude by using their profession, expertise and vision. They will provide close
guidance and help you understand your development from a holistic and practical perspec-
tive.
Coaching
Coaches are knowledgeable experts from senior management. They will offer you insights
on understanding your long-term career development, so that personal development and
career accomplishments are made possible.

Primary responsibilities:
· Work with each department heads to plan and direct the work of the organization
· Receive training instruction in subjects related to their rotational experience
· Work in different departments to gain perspective, including marketing, sales,
customerservices, project, technical, finance and HR departments
· Handle established accounts to gain familiarity
· Attend periodic evaluations
· Achieve a passing score in all areas of the management training program in order to
continue in the program
· Follow the work requirements of each department

Skills / Qualifications:
· College degree or above
· Fresh graduates or with preferably some internship experience in project management,
exhibition industry etc.
· Responsible, dynamic & committed, flexible & creative, cooperation ability & team
spirit, communication skills, readiness to learn and strong customer orientation
· Proficiency in Microsoft office skills, especially PowerPoint, Word and Excel
· Have a strong command of both spoken and written English / Chinese
· Able to work under pressure and multi-tasked
· Good listening and communication skills
· Customer service orientation
· Accuracy and attention to detail
· Time management and problem solving

If you are interested, please contact joyce.zhu@mds.cn.