Hays Sales & Marketing - July 2010

CHINA

Hotspots

E-commerce continues to be a popular field and there are opportunities for experienced candidates, in particular E-commerce Managers and Specialists.

The boom in the pharmaceutical industry is creating jobs across many different discipline areas. Advertising is an especially hot area at the moment.

The retail industry is still performing very well and many businesses are hoping to take advantage. Visual Merchandisers in particular are in high demand.

The hotel industry is also strengthening and Sales Managers for hotels are highly sought after. Those with experience in fields such as MICE, Rooms and Travel will be of interest.

There is also a demand for General Managers to work in both economy hotels and new luxury properties.

The coming quarter

Many employers in the advertising/media field are expected to increase headcount. Luxury brands are recruiting actively but the process is slow. Hotels are creating new jobs in keeping with the boom of the hospitality sector.

Executive recruitment

There are opportunities at the executive level. In advertising/media, companies are recruiting Strategic Planners and Account Directors while in the hotel industry General Managers and Sales Directors are sought.

Employer trends

The recruitment process with luxury brands continues to be lengthy and very selective. Due to the abundance of applications they are receiving, companies are being very fastidious and are searching for the ideal candidate that meets all their requirements. Salary levels are not high as candidates are eager to work for the brand for prestige reasons.

In advertising/media, companies are also being very selective, but salary levels have risen. More interviews are required for each position.

In the hotel industry, salary levels remain conservative.

Companies are generally keen on hiring for new positions and are relying more and more on recruitment agents to save them time and find the most talented people.

Candidate trends

The number of candidates, especially those with good qualifications and experience, has increased. Candidates in this sector tend to be proactive and often apply directly to the companies in which they have interest.

Candidates in the hotel industry are looking to join luxury hotels, in keeping with the trend towards luxury brands.