Marketing Assistant II (carrying the job title of ‘Sales & Marketing Assistant’)

The Chinese University of Hong Kong Press 
Marketing Assistant II (carrying the job title of ‘Sales & Marketing Assistant’)

Founded in 1977, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Press (the ‘Press’) is a leading English-Chinese bilingual publisher of scholarly and trade publications. We are seeking a passionate Marketing Assistant to join our team.

The appointee will be responsible for supporting the Press’ business operations. Duties include (a) managing the daily updating of the Press’s website and all online sales; (b) managing the daily operations of the Press’s bookshop, including customer service, stocktaking, and display arrangements; (c) maintaining and updating data for the Press’s e-book sales platforms; (d) compiling and analysing sales data to support sales and marketing strategies; (e) preparing and distributing new title information kits to sales channels and collaborators; (f) updating the Press’s master catalogue on a regular basis; and (g) assisting in organising marketing and promotional campaigns and providing on-site support, including audience recruitment, book sales, event photography, and video recording.

Applicants should have (i) completed secondary education; (ii) Grade E/Level 2 or above in at least 5 subjects in HKCEE, including Chinese and English (Syllabus B); OR any combination of results in at least 5 HKDSE subjects (including Level 2 or above in Chinese and English): Level 2 or above in NSS subjects, “Attained” or above in ApL subjects (subject to a maximum of 2 subjects), and Grade E or above in Other Language subjects; (iii) at least 3 years’ relevant work experience; (iv) a passion for books and genuinely enjoy working with books; (v) strong ambition to achieve and grow, creativity, self-motivation, and a strong sense of responsibility; (vi) attentiveness to detail and a customer-oriented work attitude; (vii) proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese, and excellent interpersonal skills; and (viii) the ability to learn quickly, with a strong desire to acquire new skills, technologies and trends in the publishing industry. Fresh graduates with a Bachelor’s degree and an interest in book publishing are also welcome to apply.

Applicants must submit an up-to-date curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and copies of HKCEE/HKDSE certificates showing that they have fulfilled the language requirements and academic qualifications stated above, otherwise their applications will NOT be considered.

Appointment will initially be made on a 1-year contract, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.