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The 'Big 8' Job Platforms in China - TeamedUp China

The 8 Most Popular Job Platforms in China

China boasts the world’s largest domestic job market, yet many of its leading recruitment platforms remain relatively unknown outside the country. These powerhouses rival global names like LinkedIn, Indeed, Monster, CareerBuilder, and ZipRecruiter in both user numbers and revenue generation. Furthermore, most of these international HR giants hardly operate in China.  So let’s dive into the biggest, most used job platforms in China! For each platform, we’ll list: Company Website Year Founded Key Milestones User & Growth Stats Platforms are listed alphabetically.  Hiring in China? We can help. The ‘Big 8’ Job Platforms in China #1 51job (前程无忧 qiánchéng wú yōu) Website: https://51job.com Year Founded: 1998 Key Milestones: 1998: 51job’s Founding Rick Yan and Kathleen Chien found the company, with its headquarters in Shanghai. The original goal was to provide a platform for job seekers and employers to connect online. 2004: Initial Public Offering (IPO) In December 2004, the company went public on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol “JOBS.” This move helped the company raise capital to support its growth and expansion. 2005: Expansion of Regional Offices To extend its reach across China, the organization expanded its operations by establishing regional offices in key cities like Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. This expansion allowed the company to better serve job seekers and employers nationwide. 2006: Launch of 51job University Launched “51job University,” an initiative to provide professional training and development programs for job seekers. This service aimed to enhance job seekers’ skills and increase their competitiveness in the job market. 2011: Acquisition of HR Solutions Provider In October 2011 they acquired HR Solutions, a company specializing in recruitment outsourcing and human resources services. This acquisition expanded 51job’s portfolio of services, allowing it to offer a broader range of solutions to its clients. 2014: Introduction of Mobile Apps Introduced mobile apps for iOS and Android platforms. These apps enabled job seekers to search and apply for jobs conveniently using their smartphones. 2015: Acquisition of Yingjie Sheng In April 2015 the firm bought Yingjie Sheng, a fast-growing job and internship site focused on recent college grads. 2017: Strategic Investment in Lagou In September 2017 the company announced that it would invest USD $120 million in Lagou to obtain a 60% stake in the company. Lagou is a leading job platform in China focused on the IT sector.  2018: Strategic Partnership with WeChat In June 2018, the company entered into a strategic partnership with WeChat, a popular messaging and social media platform in China. This collaboration aimed to enhance the recruitment experience by integrating 51job’s services with WeChat’s extensive user base. 2022: 51job is Taken Private ‘JOBS’ is delisted from the NASDAQ through a merger with Garnet Faith Limited, in a deal valued at around USD $4.3 billion. User and Growth Stats: 51job’s growth since launching in 1998 has been solid and steady. Since going public in 2004, the company has publicly filed key figures on their growth. Here a few of those highlights: Annual Revenues have gone from RMB479.9 million (US$58.0 million) in 2004 to RMB4,420.4 million (US$693.7 million) in 2021, growing to nearly 11 times over! Total User Base had grown to 155 million by 2021.  Monthly Active Users (MAU) has grown to nearly 20 million as of December 2022. In comparison, global HR giant ZipRecruiter has roughly 25 million MAU.  Active CV Database had grown to over 142 million by 2020.  Figures as of 5/2020 References and Further Info: Our full article on 51job: 51job (前程无忧): A Look at the Leading Chinese Job Site Market Screener: https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/51JOB-INC-9784/news/51job-Inc-acquired-Yingjiesheng-com-for-CNY-250-million-38283555/  Seeking Alpha: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4350254-51job-despite-short-term-pain-long-run-perspectives-look-bright  Crunchbase: https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/51job China News: https://www.chinanews.com.cn/cj/2017/12-20/8405156.shtml  Paul Weiss: https://www.paulweiss.com/practices/transactional/private-equity/news/dcp-capital-acquires-china-s-51job-in-take-private-deal-valued-at-43-billion?id=43047  PRNewswire: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/51job-inc-announces-the-establishment-of-51job-university-56453782.html Xueqiu: https://xueqiu.com/2287778230/179182343 AIM Group: https://aimgroup.com/2019/11/15/51job-backs-huali-university-cdp-holdings-in-mixed-q3/ Statista: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1211995/china-leading-hiring-apps-based-on-monthly-active-users/ Wikipedia: https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%89%8D%E7%A8%8B%E6%97%A0%E5%BF%A7#cite_note-7 #2 58 (58同城 wǔbā tóngchéng) Website: https://58.com Year Founded: 2005 Key Milestones / User and Growth Stats: 2005: Yao Jinbo founds 58.com in Beijing. He still serves as the CEO as of 2023.  2007: The company thrives via a simple classifieds model. Throughout the year it sets up office branches in Tianjin, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou. The team builds out localized websites for more than 160 cities across the country. 2009:  Registered users surpass 100 million! 2011: Chinese celebrity Yang Mi becomes the first celebrity spokesperson for 58.com – beginning a years-long relationship between the two. This event ushers in an era of massive marketing and national brand recognition for the platform. 2013: 58.com was officially listed on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: ‘WUBA’), raising $187 million USD in the process. 2014: Strategic investments and acquisitions. In 2014, 58.com began deploying its capital in a significant way. Highlights for the year include investments in eDaijia (e代驾, Real Estate), Momo (陌陌, Social Media and Dating), Baojia (宝驾租车, Car Rental), and purchase of Charm 91 (购魅力91, Recruitment).  2015: Two giants merge (and more acquisitions). In April, 58.com announces a strategic investment and merger with Ganji, their biggest competitor and second-largest classifieds portal in China at the time. Founder CEO Yao Jinbo refers to the former rivalry between 58 and Ganji as “the most intense on the Internet.” Throughout the rest of the year, the newly formed 58 Group acquires other service giants Anjuke (安居客, Real Estate), ChinaHR (中华英才网, Human Resources), Jxedt.com (驾校一点通, Transportation and Licensing), and invests in Tubatu (土巴兔装修网, Home Decoration).  2018: In a widely promoted partnership, 58 launches its WeChat App and secures a $200 million USD investment from Tencent for its newly launched University-focused platform ZhuanZhuan (转转, Recruitment & Second-Hand Services). The company reports adding 100 million users in 2018 alone.  2020: A group of investors including Warburg Pincus Asia LLC, General Atlantic Singapore Fund Pte Ltd, Ocean Link Partners Ltd, Founder/CEO Jinbo Yao, and Internet Opportunity Fund LP (an entity controlled by Yao) take 58 private off of the NYSE. The deal values the company at about $8.7 billion USD. 2022: The Ganji brand is changed from ‘Gangji Web’ (赶集网 Gǎnjí wǎng) to ‘Ganji Recruit’ (赶集直招 Gǎnjí zhí zhāo). The intent is to refocus the brand from general classifieds to recruitment and jobs. References and Further Info: Our full

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How a Plastics Manufacturer Hired an Accounts Receivable Specialist in China

Success Stories is a regular series all about the talent our clients hire via TeamedUp China and how much they cost. New here? TeamedUp China helps companies simplify and save on their hiring process in China.   Note: Some clients prefer not to be named, so we’ve purposefully removed their specific names from this article. We’re their secret weapon 😉 What does the client’s business do? Our customer makes a highly adaptable resin that bridges the performance gap between plastics and metals. Manufacturers globally rely on them for high-load mechanical applications and precision parts.  Who was hired and what was their role? Their team was looking for an Account Receivable Specialist to join their finance department in Shanghai. The ideal candidate had experience in accounts receivable management, a strong understanding of accounting principles, and excellent communication skills in English & Mandarin. They found Maggie! Responsibilities: Managing the accounts receivable process for domestic and international customers, ensuring accurate and timely invoicing, collections and reconciliations. Collaborating with customers, sales, customer service and other departments to resolve billing discrepancies and disputes promptly. Reviewing aging reports and follow up on past due accounts to minimize delinquencies and maintain healthy cash flow. Monitoring credit limits and make recommendations for adjustments based on creditworthiness and payment history. Maintaining detailed records of customer transactions and communicating effectively with internal stakeholders regarding account status and collections efforts. Assisting in month-end and year-end closing activities, including account reconciliations and financial reporting. What was the salary of the individual they hired? Maggie was hired for a monthly salary of about ¥14,000 RMB ($1,928 USD). What was the candidate’s background before being hired? Maggie holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and has 4+ years of experience in accounts receivable management. Maggie has studied abroad and is fluent in both English & Mandarin.  Need to hire someone like this too? If your team is looking to hire in China, we can help …and likely save you a bunch of time and money in the recruitment process! Our China Candidate Sourcing Pro service helps companies promote across leading Chinese job platforms, and find great talent for roles just like this one. Contact us for a free consultation to discuss hiring goals, salary & compensation budgets in China, and if TeamedUp China is the right fit to support your organization. Book A Call Post A Job We’ve been recruiting in China since 2014!  Let’s find your next great China-based team member together. 

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Software Product Managers in China: Average Salary and Job Description

Today we’re pulling from a set of over 2 million data points on Software Product Managers in China! Our data today comes from two of the largest Chinese Job Boards. That’s BOSS Zhipin (BOSS直聘) and Zhilian Zhaopin (智联招聘). These large platforms seem to have the most relevant and abundant data points regarding the modern Chinese job markets. We’ll be sure to include the number of data points we have for each statistic we pull out. We’ll also be updating this annually to keep up with the newest salary data out there – this data was last checked (by a real human) in June 2024. So let’s dive into some neat data on Software Product Managers in China. First, we’ll look at a standard Job Description, then on to average salary data coverage. Hiring in China? We can help. Common Items on an Software Product Manager Job Description Amongst the data, a Software Product Manager JD most often has these responsibilities listed in China. These are based on commonalities of the actual job listings from the sources and are translated from Chinese, but not auto-generated.   Job Overview: Product managers are full-time managers who are responsible for and ensure that high-quality software products are completed and released on time.   Top Job Responsibilities: 1. Have a deep understanding of user needs, conduct in-depth data analysis, study and learn from the experience of advanced domestic and foreign websites, formulate continuous optimization plans for user experience, and create page prototypes. 2. Lead team members such as product managers and designers, coordinate technical resources and set priorities, ensure that important projects are launched on time, and be responsible for work quality and business results. 3. Conduct comparative tests on multiple product solutions and conduct data analysis to determine the best improvement plan. 4. Monitor traffic, conversion rate, and user feedback after launching the product, and make continuous improvements. Average Salary Data on Software Product Managers in China Software Product Managers Nationwide in China, June 2024 Average Salary: ¥24,873 RMB ($3,428 USD) per month Median Salary: ¥23,656 RMB ($3,260 USD) per month Job Data Points: 2,089,866 In a sample size of 2,089,866 jobs, the average salary for a Software Product Manager in China was ¥24,873 RMB ($3,428 USD) per month. The median salary from this set was ¥23,656 RMB ($3,260 USD) per month.  This is a nationwide data set and it’s important to note that different cities in China command different levels of compensation. For more on that, check out our breakdown of the Top 10 Highest-Paying Cities in China. We also like to point out that salary data from local job sites is mostly for Chinese-speaking positions. developer salaries in China with English or other foreign language requirements are often firmly higher than the average.  Software Product Manager at Top Tech Firms We can get a better idea of the highest-compensated Product Managers by looking at a couple of China’s tech leaders, Alibaba and Tencent.  Average Salary for Software Product Managers at Alibaba The average monthly salary for Software Product Managers at Alibaba is  ¥40,266 RMB ($5,549 USD) per month. Median: ¥41,762 RMB ($5,755 USD). Data set: 3,257 roles.  Now there are a lot of factors at play here when trying to compare to salaries nationwide. Alibaba has a lot of very sophisticated software products revolving around things like AI, automation, and logistics. More complicated products command higher remuneration. Still, Alibaba’s average salary here is nearly 62% higher than the national average. Related: Average Salary at Alibaba (阿里巴巴) in China (2024) Average Software Engineer Salary in China: 14 Sources Compared Average Salary for Software Product Managers at Tencent The average monthly salary for Software Product Managers at Tencent is  ¥37,866 RMB ($5,218 USD) per month. Median: ¥41,371 RMB ($5,701 USD). Data set: 1,820 roles.  To be sure, Tencent has the same premium on their Product Manager salary. The average salary here is over 50% higher than the national average. Related: Average Salary at Tencent (腾讯) in China (2024) More Salary Data on Software Product Managers in China Average Salary by Location for Software Product Managers in China Here we have a further breakdown of the data to filter the average salary by location. A who’s-who of China’s main business-hub mega-cities fill out the list here: Hongkong,  Shanghai, Beijing, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, Macao, and Guanzhou are all familiar hubs.  As for these other ones, I would have to believe they benefit from a very small sample size: The Hinggan League, Dongsha Islands, and Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture are all on the far corners of the Middle Kingdom. Now we know! Related: Top 10 Highest-Paying Cities in China (2023) Demand by City for Software Product Managers in China This chart takes BOSS Zhipin’s recent amount of Software Product Manager jobs posted by city in China. It’s no surprise to see most of China’s large tech hubs – Beijing, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Chengdu,  etc – at the top. Top graduates originate from the massive University ecosystems here. The competition for great talent is also centered around these megacities. What is interesting is just how much Beijing and the other few ‘top-tier’ tech cities really dominate the jobs landscape in this industry. Related: Salary Data for 8 of China’s Leading Tech Companies (2024) Lagou (拉勾): The Jobs Portal Focused on China’s Tech Talent Educational Requirements for Software Product Managers in China Here we’ve got a distribution of the education requirements for positions across China. 77.9% of positions required an undergraduate degree or above. Another 14.4% required a two-year technical degree or above, and 2.0% of positions in the data set required a master’s degree. Related: Average Salary Ranges for New Graduate Degree Holders in China Average Salary Ranges for New University Graduates in China Experience Requirements for Software Product Managers in China And here we have a breakdown of the experience required for Software Product Manager positions. 43.9% of jobs listed have 3-5 years of experience required. Another 25.9% and 16.5% of positions required 5-10 and 1-3 years of experience, respectively. It

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How a Global Media Company Hired an Assistant Manager in China

Success Stories is a regular series all about the talent our clients hire via TeamedUp China and how much they cost. New here? TeamedUp China helps companies simplify and save on their hiring process in China.   Note: Some clients prefer not to be named, so we’ve purposefully removed their specific names from this article. We’re their secret weapon 😉 What does the client’s business do? Our client provides the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, streaming and gaming.  Who was hired and what was their role? Their team was looking for an experienced Assistant Manager, Accountant to cover their APAC offices.  The ideal candidate had an education background in accounting or finance plus 3-5 years of work experience as an accountant.  Furthermore, the candidate was required to have the internationally recognized CPA. They found Doris! Responsibilities: General Accounting: Period Close Deliverables and Reporting. Close calendar / Monthly P&L review and analysis Review and provision of variance analysis for month end results Timely completion of month end deliverables relating to divisional responsibilities. Coordination of treasury related functions for responsible countries. Regular review and management of cash balances and accounts / facilities. This includes responsible for IC reconciliations and funds settlement. Responsible and oversee accuracy of balance sheet reporting activity including review of balance sheet reconciliations and quarterly balance sheet footnote disclosures; conduct periodic balance sheet review updates with Finance partners. Statutory Reporting: Lead Statutory reporting for assigned territories. Supporting third party provider on preparation and drafting of statutory accounts for all local reporting entities. Coordinator and principal point of contact for external auditors. Proactively manage internal audits and external filing process through on-going engagement and communication with direct manager and team. Manage the annual statutory Financial Statement audits with PwC for various legal entities, ensuring compliance with local GAAP. Coordinate between auditors (PwC), Controllership and local outsourced accounting firms to maintain a calendar of deliverables and deadlines for the company’s subsidiaries’ local statutory reporting requirements. Areas of Accountability: SME for Singapore/Taiwan/ China and Hong Kong statutory reporting and compliance. What was the salary of the individual they hired? Doris was hired for a monthly salary of about ¥21,000 RMB ($2,900 USD). What was the candidate’s background before being hired? Doris holds an ACCA and a bachelor’s degree in Business & Accounting from an international university. Furthermore, she has over 9 years of experience as an accountant both in China and overseas. She is fully bilingual in Mandarin and English.  Need to hire someone like this too? If your team is looking to hire in China, we can help …and likely save you a bunch of time and money in the recruitment process! Our China Candidate Sourcing Pro service helps companies promote across leading Chinese job platforms, and find great talent for roles just like this one. Contact us for a free consultation to discuss hiring goals, salary & compensation budgets in China, and if TeamedUp China is the right fit to support your organization. Book A Call Get in Touch We’ve been recruiting in China since 2014!  Let’s find your next great China-based team member together. 

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A Guide to Job Descriptions in China - TeamedUp China

Our Guide to Job Descriptions in China

On Job Descriptions in China… Hey there! Today we’re going to break down some Job Descriptions in China. The Job Description, or JD, is the set of information that hiring companies prepare for open positions. Now if you’ve made it to this article, it’s preeeeeeeetty likely you know exactly what a JD is – so let’s get to the China specifics! In full China fashion – we’re playing the lucky number 8 today. We’ve selected 8 different roles from 8 of China’s leading companies. All posts were originally in Chinese and have been translated by technology far superior to this writer’s translation skills (although I did try to clean it up a bit). Sure it’s choppy in parts, but the intention comes across in just about every bullet point. Chinese business culture values succinct communication, and that really shines in the modern Chinese Job Description. You’ll notice that most Chinese JDs are divided into 3 sections: Tags, Job Responsibilities, and Candidate Requirements. Let’s check some out and learn from China’s biggest and brightest! Hiring in China? We can help. China Job Description Example #1: Sales Representative at Alibaba Tags: import and export trade Tele-marketing Face-to-face sales/cold call Software/Enterprise Service Products Sales experience to enterprises/institutions (ToB) Enterprise (ToB) Face-to-face sales/cold-call experience Telesales experience Exhibition Sales Internet/Technology E-commerce Location: Hangzhou Job Duties:  Represent Alibaba International Business Department to attract investment for the international platform, responsible for customer development in the Shanghai region, and provide customers with a complete set of cross-border trade solutions (websites, order information, finance, services, logistics supply chain, talents) in combination with Alibaba’s diversified products; Develop customers independently through the company’s CRM database, major recruitment websites, Qichacha, referrals, etc.; Responsible for full-link integration, efficient operation of various market resources related to Alibaba’s business, etc., to establish good customer relationships and promote experience sharing and common growth among customers. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or above; excellent candidates can lower their academic qualifications, excellent fresh graduates with internship experience: cross-border e-commerce, foreign trade, international stations, etc. internship experience; Like, love sales and eager to make money; Willing to challenge high salaries, passionate, confident, tough, motivated, and eager to realize self-worth; If you have relevant B-end enterprise investment, telemarketing/face-to-face sales experience (or foreign trade platform investment, Internet promotion, and sales-related experience is preferred). Related article(s): Average Salary at Alibaba (阿里巴巴) in China (2024) Key Account Reps in China: Average Salary and Job Description Our Guide to Understanding Cover Letters in China China Job Description Example #2: WeChat Developer at Tencent Tags: Front-end Development JavaScript HTML CSS Vue React Mobile Apps (iOS / Android) Location: ShenzhenJob Duties:  Dig deep into online and offline industry scenarios, and work on developing personal consumer finance systems such as credit consumption and committed consumption for WeChat Pay; Based on the WeChat ecosystem, be responsible for the development of technology selection, performance optimization, and full-link monitoring related to the front-end of WeChat Pay for different industries; Help merchants grow through technology, pursue the ultimate experience, and work on building a highly available, high-performance Web front-end system. Requirements: Familiar with Linux operating system, computer networks, database principles, common data structures and algorithms; Proficient in front-end development languages ​​such as HTML/CSS/JavaScript; Familiar with WeChat applets, and can skillfully use one of the frameworks such as React, Angular, Vue, and have an in-depth understanding of their principles; Professional, reliable, and well-planned, enthusiastic, eager to learn, and love to share, and those with background development experience are preferred. Related article(s): Android Developers in China: Average Salary and Job Description Average Salary at Tencent (腾讯) in China (2024) Average Software Engineer Salary in China: 14 Sources Compared China Job Description Example #3: Product Manager at Baidu Tags: Senior Product Manager Commercial Products Location: Beijing Department: Health Content BusinessJob Duties:  Responsible for non-advertising commercial products for private medical institutions, responsible for revenue and actual conversion, including CPA effect payment and content brand marketing. Multi-point registration: Multi-point registration is the core connection point between Baidu Health’s public ecology and private customers. Establish the commercial transformation of multi-point registration products, including the commercial rights design of doctor brands, hospital brands, and conversion channels, and the mechanism and pricing of landing effect payment; Heating products: Through content marketing and doctor marketing, realize the compliant commercialization of search popular science traffic, including content business orders, traffic heating, commercial recommendations, etc., to bring additional commercial scenarios to customers, accurately acquire customers and improve the overall conversion effect. Requirements: 3-5 years of Internet work experience, search and commercialization background is preferred;  Have experience in being responsible for medium and large complete projects, can complete solution design and implementation from 0 based on given goals, and continue to promote iteration; Those with experience as a mentor or team management are preferred. Related article(s): Average Salary at China’s ‘Big 3’ Tech Firms: Tencent, Alibaba, & Baidu Average Salary at Baidu (百度) in China (2024) China Job Description Example #4: Business Data Analyst at Meituan Tags: Business data analysis Business model/operation strategy optimization Location: BeijingJob Duties:  Based on the in-depth understanding of the business model and industry research, continue to conduct behavioral research such as user insights, identify key decision-making factors for business growth, and seek potential business growth opportunities; Responsible for the analysis of user retention improvement, and exploring opportunities for retention improvement from various angles such as reach, users, commodities, activities, and products; Responsible for the core indicator monitoring and abnormal analysis of platform users, timely discovery of business problems, and exploration of user growth opportunities. Requirements: 2 years or more of work experience in Internet business analysis or consulting companies; Sensitive to data, with good logical analysis ability and structured thinking ability, able to find business opportunities from multi-dimensional complex data. Experience in user growth analysis is preferred. Have a strong interest in retail business, and hope to achieve performance growth and realize their own value through data-driven; Strong goal orientation, strong pressure-bearing ability, and good cross-team communication skills; Solid basic skills, proficient in using data analysis tools, and proficient in

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How a Food Wholesaler Hired a Videographer in China

Success Stories is a regular series all about the talent our clients hire via TeamedUp China and how much they cost. New here? TeamedUp China helps companies simplify and save on their hiring process in China.   Note: Some clients prefer not to be named, so we’ve purposefully removed their specific names from this article. We’re their secret weapon 😉 What does the client’s business do? Our client produces ready-to-eat frozen meals to food distributors across China.  Who was hired and what was their role? Their team was looking for a passionate videographer with a focus on short video creation to boost their social media presence in China. They found Yuyuang. Responsibilities: Short video content planning , directing, and execution on China’s leading social media channels from Douyin (Tiktok), Little Red Book (Xiaohongshu) and Wechat. Independently completing short video script writing. Coordinating with the filming team to ensure progress and management of the shooting site. Post- editing and special effects processing. Monitoring date feedback after release, analyzing user behavior, and working continually to optimize content approach and strategy. What was the salary of the individual they hired? YuYuang was hired for a monthly salary of about ¥11,000 RMB ($1,518 USD). What was the candidate’s background before being hired? YuYuang has over 10 years of experience building supply chains in China, with a focus on POSM and Print materials. He has worked with multiple industry-leading QA/QC (Quality Assurance / Quality Control) companies. Moreover, Tony Z is fluent in both English and Mandarin. Need to hire someone like this too? If your team is looking to hire in China, we can help …and likely save you a bunch of time and money in the recruitment process! Our China Candidate Sourcing Pro service helps companies promote across leading Chinese job platforms, and find great talent for roles just like this one. Contact us for a free consultation to discuss hiring goals, salary & compensation budgets in China, and if TeamedUp China is the right fit to support your organization. Book A Call Get in Touch We’ve been recruiting in China since 2014!  Let’s find your next great China-based team member together. 

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Admin Managers in China: Average Salary and Job Description

Let’s dive into a great set of nearly 465,000 job data points on roles for Admin Managers in China! Our data today comes from two of the largest Chinese Job Boards. That’s BOSS Zhipin (BOSS直聘) and Zhilian Zhaopin (智联招聘). These large platforms seem to have the most relevant and abundant data points when it comes to the modern Chinese job markets. We’ll be sure to include the number of data points we have for each statistic we pull out. We’ll also be updating this annually to keep up with the newest salary data out there – this data was last checked (by a real human) in May 2024. So let’s dive into some neat data on Administrative Managers in China! First, we’ll look at a standard Job Description, then on to average salary data coverage. Common Items on an Administrative Manager Job Description Job Responsibilities & Requirements in China as listed from real top firms. These are translated and edited from original Chinese, but not auto-generated.   Example A: Xiaomi, designer & manufacturer of consumer electronics, home appliances, automobiles, and household hardware. Job Responsibilities: 1. Responsible for the management of administrative affairs in the CIS, including but not limited to real estate business (office leasing and decoration, etc.), daily office operations and security management (budget formulation and control, office security management, asset management, etc.); 2. Connect with the headquarters, Responsible for uploading and distributing administrative policies overseas; 3. Formulating and improving administrative management systems and processes for overseas subsidiaries; 4. Travel management: follow-up of travel processes, air tickets, transportation services, communication control, etc.; 5. Supplier management: Selection and introduction of administrative suppliers, as well as daily supplier docking management; 6. Event organization, including but not limited to annual meetings, large-scale team building, office parties, etc.; 7. Overseas administrative team management; Job Requirements: 1. Bachelor’s degree or above; 2. Great communicator, fluency in other languages a plus; 3. Those with a certain understanding of administrative business, passion for work, good communication and expression skills, and experience in team management are preferred. If you’re interested, we’ve checked out salaries at Xiaomi in more depth here: Average Salary at Xiaomi (小米) in China (2024). Example B: LONGi Green Energy Technology, the world’s largest solar manufacturer [company look]. Job Responsibilities: 1. Responsible for the comprehensive implementation and implementation of the administrative management work of the department; 2. Responsible for organizing and promoting the establishment and improvement of the company’s administrative-related management systems and processes, and supervising their implementation; 3. Supervising the completion of all administrative affairs of the company, And improve the service satisfaction of various matters; 4. Do a good job in reception and show a good company image; 5. Review the company’s confidentiality work, establish the company’s confidentiality and risk prevention and control system, and supervise the implementation of various confidentiality and risk prevention system specifications ; 6. Maintain external relations with all administrative units and departments; 7. Complete other tasks assigned by the leadership. Job requirements: 1. Bachelor’s degree or above, majoring in administrative management, secretarial work, business management, and other related majors; 2. More than 2.5 years of experience in large and medium-sized administrative management, possessing a forward-looking overall concept, excellent external relations and public relations, comprehensive planning, organizational planning capabilities, relatively Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, logical thinking, written expression, information processing, and communication skills; 3. Familiar with industrial and commercial registration and change processes, and able to handle industrial and commercial matters independently. 4. Have a strong sense of responsibility, professionalism and enthusiasm for work, work conscientiously, carefully, treat others with enthusiasm, and be generous and decent in dealing with things. Example C: Baidu, large technology and internet company often included in “the big 3” tech companies of China. Job Responsibilities: 1. Coordinate the daily internal operation management to ensure the normal operation of the office; 2. Pre-control of risk events and coordinate the handling of key and difficult events; 3. Visitor management, personnel entry and exit management, workstation allocation, conference room management, Epidemic prevention management, sanitation management, visitor reception, etc.; 4. Fire management, asset management (incoming and outgoing, inventory, equipment in and out); 5. Equipment maintenance, property/water and electricity management; 6. Promote standardized service processes and improve team collaboration management capabilities ; 7. Organize & implement employee care activities in the base; Job Requirements: – More than 3 years of administrative work experience; – Have strong professionalism and excellent sense of teamwork; good communication skills, execution ability, and strong resistance to pressure; – Market Priority will be given to those majoring in marketing, business administration, property management, and management-related majors;   Our deeper coverage of salaries at Baidu: Average Salary at Baidu (百度) in China (2024) Average Salary Data on Admin Managers in China Administrative Managers Nationwide in China, May 2024 Average Salary: ¥10,649 RMB ($1,472 USD) per month Median Salary: ¥12,464 RMB ($1,723 USD) per month Job Data Points: 464,542 In a sample size of 464,542 jobs, the average salary for an Admin Manager in China was ¥10,649 RMB ($1,472 USD) per month. The median salary from this set was ¥12,44 RMB ($1,723 USD) per month.  This is a nationwide data set and it’s important to note that different cities in China command different levels of compensation. For more on that, check out our breakdown of the Top 10 Highest-Paying Cities in China. We also like to point out that salary data from local job sites is mostly for Chinese-speaking positions. developer salaries in China with English or other foreign language requirements are often firmly higher than the average.  More Salary Data on Administrative Talent in China! Average Salary by Location for Admin Managers in China Here we have a further breakdown of the data to filter the average salary by location. A who’s-who of China’s main business-hub mega-cities fill out the list here: Hongkong,  Shanghai, Hangzhou, Beijing, Shenzhen, and Tianjin are all familiar hubs. Demand by City for Admin Managers in China This chart takes BOSS Zhipin’s recent amount of Administrative Manager jobs posted by city in China. It’s no surprise to see

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How a Global Ad Agency Hired a Sourcing Manager in China

Success Stories is a regular series all about the talent our clients hire via TeamedUp China and how much they cost. New here? TeamedUp China helps companies simplify and save on their hiring process in China.   Note: Some clients prefer not to be named, so we’ve purposefully removed their specific names from this article. We’re their secret weapon 😉 What does the client’s business do? Our client combines creative, data, and technology talent with production and procurement expertise to improve marketing performance and efficiencies for companies across the globe. Simply put – they are a well-known, long-standing advertising agency. Who was hired and what was their role? Their team was looking for a bilingual industry expert in sourcing POSM (point of sale marketing) & Print materials in China. They found Tony Z! Tony’s responsibilities: Developing a supply chain profile for POSM & Print category Creating an overview of the competitor landscape – Clients, Asia footprint, Differentiators Overall sourcing process establishment. Technology/Catalogue recommendations & solutions. Establishing supplier contract framework. Establishing proposals for payment terms, accreditations, rebates/service fees, and risk control. What was the salary of the individual they hired? Tony Z was hired for a monthly salary of about ¥37,000 RMB ($5,116 USD). What was the candidate’s background before being hired? Tony Z has over 10 years of experience building supply chains in China, with a focus on POSM and Print materials. He has worked with multiple industry-leading QA/QC (Quality Assurance / Quality Control) companies. Moreover, Tony Z is fluent in both English and Mandarin. Need to hire someone like this too? If your team is looking to hire in China, we can help …and likely save you a bunch of time and money in the recruitment process! Our China Candidate Sourcing Pro service helps companies promote across leading Chinese job platforms, and find great talent for roles just like this one. Contact us for a free consultation to discuss hiring goals, salary & compensation budgets in China, and if TeamedUp China is the right fit to support your organization. Book A Call Get in Touch We’ve been recruiting in China since 2014!  Let’s find your next great China-based team member today. 

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Salary Data for 8 of China’s Leading Tech Companies (2024)

Today we’re breaking down some extensive salary data on some of China’s Top Tech firms! We’ve got a total of 714,568 job data points to refer to today, and so this writer is feeling pretty confident that we’ll pull out some nice insights.  For this coverage, we look at the likes of Tencent, Alibaba, Baidu, Tiktok, JingDong (JD.com), Xiaomi, Huawei, and Meituan.  Our data today comes from one of the largest Chinese Job Platforms, BOSS Zhipin (BOSS直聘). These large platforms seem to have the most relevant and abundant data points when it comes to the modern Chinese job markets. We’ll be sure to include the number of data points we have for each statistic we pull out. We’ll also be updating this annually to keep up with the newest salary data out there – this data was last checked (by a real human!) in May 2024. some quick Preface Notes: 1) These companies are true conglomerates that hire for hundreds of different types of positions, 2) this data is for China-based salaries only – with the largest segment coming from each company’s respective headquarters… Tencent is headquartered in Shenzhen. Alibaba is headquartered in Hangzhou. Baidu is headquartered in Beijing. Tiktok (Douyin / ByteDance) is headquartered in Beijing. JingDong (JD.com) is headquartered in Beijing. Xiaomi is headquartered in Beijing. Huawei is headquartered in Shenzhen. Meituan is headquartered in Beijing.   These locations are all megacities with tens of millions of inhabitants, and command some of the highest salaries in China relative to other cities and regions. So now that we’ve stretched, let’s go on and fully dive into some neat data on Big Tech Salaries in China! 😀 Average Salaries Compared: 8 of China’s Biggest in Tech Data Points We have 714,568 job data points across the 8 companies covered. This breaks down by company as follows: 96,589 (13.52%) for Tencent 155,883 (21.81%) for Alibaba 72,476 (10.14%) for Baidu 33,566 (4.70%) fo Tiktok 9,918 (1.39%) for JingDong 54,341 (7.60%) for Xiaomi 173,099 (24.22%) for Huawei 118,696 (16.61%) for Meituan Average Annual Salary Compared ($ USD) Simple Average of Salaries Across Firms Based on this data set of 714,568 jobs, the simple average of monthly salary across these 8 companies in China is ¥29,074 RMB ($4,033 USD). This equates to an annual salary of ¥348,890 RMB ($48,398 USD). Weighted Average of Salaries Across Firms Based on this same data set of 714,568 jobs, the weighted average of monthly salary across these 8 companies in China is ¥29,533 RMB ($4,096 USD). This equates to an annual salary of ¥354,398 RMB ($49,162 USD). Average Salary by Company: Tencent, Alibaba, Baidu, Tiktok, JingDong, Xiaomi, Huawei, and Meituan 1) Average Salary at Tencent, Company-Wide Based on a data set of 96,589 jobs, the average monthly salary at Tencent in China is ¥36,292 RMB ($5,056 USD). This equates to an annual salary of ¥435,504 RMB ($60,678 USD). Our deeper look at salary at Tencent: Average Salary at Tencent (腾讯) in China (2024). Includes average salaries by function and position types. 2) Average Salary at Alibaba, Company-Wide Based on a data set of 155,883 jobs, the average monthly salary at Alibaba in China is ¥35,210 RMB ($4,895 USD). This equates to an annual salary of ¥422,520 RMB ($58,733 USD). Our deeper look at salary at Alibaba: Average Salary at Alibaba (阿里巴巴) in China (2024). Includes average salaries by function and position types. 3) Average Salary at Baidu, Company-Wide Based on a data set of 72,476 jobs, the average monthly salary at Baidu in China is ¥30,083 RMB ($4,183 USD). This equates to an annual salary of ¥360,996 RMB ($50,190 USD). Our deeper look at salary at Baidu: Average Salary at Baidu (百度) in China (2024). Includes average salaries by function and position types. 4) Average Salary at Tiktok (Douyin 抖音), Company-Wide Based on a data set of 33,566 jobs, the average monthly salary at TikTok in China is ¥31,334 RMB ($4,352 USD). This equates to an annual salary of ¥376,008 RMB ($52,227 USD). Median salary from the data set, highlighted in the graph above, is ¥30,853 RMB ($4,285 USD). Our deeper look at salary at Tiktok: Average Salary at Tiktok (Douyin 抖音) in China (2024). Includes average salaries by function, experience, and position types. 5) Average Salary at JingDong (JD.com), Company-Wide Based on a data set of 9,918 jobs, the average monthly salary at JingDong in China is ¥23,875 RMB ($3,317 USD). This equates to an annual salary of ¥286,500 RMB ($39,805 USD). Our deeper look at salary at JingDong (京东 / JD.com): Average Salary at JingDong (JD.com 京东) in China. Includes average salaries by function, experience, and position types. 6) Average Salary at Xiaomi (小米), Company-Wide Based on a data set of 54,341 jobs, the average monthly salary at Xiaomi in China is ¥28,050 RMB ($3,891 USD). This equates to an annual salary of ¥336,600 RMB ($46,696 USD). Median salary from the data set, highlighted in the graph above, is just slightly lower than the average: ¥28,041 RMB ($3,890 USD). Our deeper look at salary at Xiaomi: Average Salary at Xiaomi (小米) in China (2024). Includes average salaries by function, experience, and position types. 7) Average Salary at Huawei (华为), Company-Wide Based on a data set of 173,099 jobs, the average monthly salary at Huawei in China is ¥26,618 RMB ($3,697 USD). This equates to an annual salary of ¥319,416 RMB ($44,370 USD). Median salary, highlighted in the graph above, is ¥25,832 RMB ($3,588USD) Our deeper look at salary at Huawei: Average Salary at Huawei (华为) in China (2024). Includes average salaries by function, experience, and position types. 8) Average Salary at Meituan, Company-Wide Based on a data set of 118,696 jobs, the average monthly salary at Meituan in China is ¥21,140 RMB ($2,939 USD). This equates to an annual salary of ¥253,680 RMB ($35,269 USD). Our deeper look at salary at Meituan: Average Salary at Meituan (美团) In China (2024). Includes average salaries by function, experience, and position types. …Some Related China Salary Coverage You Might Dig! Average Salary Ranges for

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Android Developers in China: Average Salary and Job Description

Today we’re going through a great set of over 700,000 job data points on roles for Android Developers in China! Our data today comes from two of the largest Chinese Job Boards. That’s BOSS Zhipin (BOSS直聘) and Zhilian Zhaopin (智联招聘). These large platforms seem to have the most relevant and abundant data points when it comes to the modern Chinese job markets. We’ll be sure to include the number of data points we have for each statistic we pull out. We’ll also be updating this annually to keep up with the newest salary data out there – this data was last checked (by a real human) in April 2024. So let’s dive into some neat data on Android Devs in China! First, we’ll look at a standard Job Description, then on to average salary data coverage. Common Items on an Android Developer Job Description Amongst the data, an Android Developer JD most often has these responsibilities listed in China. These are based on commonalities of the actual job listings from the sources and are translated from Chinese, but not auto-generated. Top 6 Job Responsibilities: 1. Responsible for the development and design of Android mobile phone software; 2. Analyze Android products according to product needs; 3. Conduct research on Android platform development technology, discover its defects and correct and update them; 4. Develop new products according to user needs Android products, test their performance, and make improvements; 5. Learn and quickly master skills according to project needs; 6. Communicate with relevant staff on a daily basis to enable the team to grow rapidly. Average Salary Data on Android Developers in China Android Developers Nationwide in China, April 2024 Average Salary: ¥25,125 RMB ($3,473 USD) per month Median Salary: ¥23,081 RMB ($3,190 USD) per month Job Data Points: 701,569 In a sample size of 701,569 jobs, the average salary for an Android Developer in China was ¥25,125 RMB ($3,473 USD) per month. The median salary from this set was ¥23,081 RMB ($3,190 USD) per month.  This is a nationwide data set and it’s important to note that different cities in China command different levels of compensation. For more on that, check out our breakdown of the Top 10 Highest-Paying Cities in China. We also like to point out that salary data from local job sites is mostly for Chinese-speaking positions. developer salaries in China with English or other foreign language requirements are often firmly higher than the average.  More Salary Data on Android Developer Talent in China! Average Salary by Location for Android Developers in China A who’s-who of China’s main business-hub mega-cities fill out the list here: Hongkong, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, and Guangzhou are all familiar hubs. Sanya wayyy up at #2 continues the trend we’re seeing – a lot of tech work migrating to and building up around this tropical island beach city.  Demand by City for Android Developers in China This chart takes BOSS Zhipin’s recent amount of Android Developer jobs posted by city in China. It’s no surprise to see most of China’s large business hubs – Beijing, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Hangzhou,  Guangzhou, Chengdu, etc – at the top. Top graduates originate from the massive University ecosystems here. The competition for great talent is also centered around these megacities. Since Android development is needed in many enterprises, job openings trend with the overall city populations of China. Educational Requirements for Android Developers in China Here we’ve got a distribution of the education requirements for positions across China. 70.8% of positions required an undergraduate degree. Another 22.1% required a two-year technical degree or above, and 0.7% of positions in the data set required a master’s degree. Experience Requirements for Android Developers in China And here we have a breakdown of the experience required for Android Developer positions. 45.5% of jobs listed have 3-5 years of experience required. Another 23.3% and 16.1% of positions required 1-3 and 5-10 years of experience, respectively. Only 1.5% of jobs posted accepted less than 1 year of experience.  It is also important to note that these requirements are the ones advertised by companies on BOSS Zhipin’s platforms. We don’t have the data to extract exactly how closely hiring managers stick to these requirements when assessing candidates. Simply put – jobs listing a 3-5 years of experience requirement may, in reality, consider candidates with less experience.  References The two main sources of data for this series on individual job salaries in China are local HR companies BOSS Zhipin and Zhilian Zhaopin. They are both among China’s biggest job portals and have some of the largest amounts of local, first-hand, public data points. It’s important to note that the data most often reflects recruited salaries, or the publicly listed salary information that companies advertise on their platforms.  Data sets used in this article can be found here. More coverage and further sources can be found in the Salary Guides section of our Resources area. Hiring in China? We can help, and stay within your budget!  We’ve been recruiting in China since 2014! Our China Candidate Sourcing Pro service helps companies promote across Chinese platforms just like BOSS Zhipin & Zhaopin to hire for roles just like Android Developers. Contact us to discuss hiring goals, salary & compensation budgets, and if TeamedUp China is the right fit to support your organization. Book A Call Get in Touch Let’s find your next great China-based team member together. 

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