Seafood Export Manager

The Seafood Export Manager leads international market expansion, coordinates cross-border supply chains, and manages the regulatory documentation required to ship perishable products globally. The ideal candidate possesses deep knowledge of global seafood trade laws, cold-chain logistics, and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) systems.

Core Responsibilities
Sales & Market Development
Research global seafood market trends, secure contracts with foreign distributors, and achieve regional revenue targets.

Regulatory Compliance
Maintain complete alignment with international food safety laws, customs regulations, and specific agency frameworks like the FDA, CBP, and NOAA Fisheries.

Documentation & Logistics
Authorize and process strict international trade documentation, including Bills of Lading, Certificates of Origin, health certifications, and Catch Certificates.

Cold-Chain Management
Oversee freight forwarders and shipping partners to ensure the continuous, temperature-controlled transit of fresh or frozen goods.

Supplier & Buyer Engagement
Act as the primary gatekeeper for seafood quality, negotiating prices, specifications, and volume thresholds directly with stakeholders.

Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Food Science.

Experience
Minimum of 3–5 years handling logistics, purchasing, or sales explicitly within the commercial seafood or perishable food sectors.

Certifications
Formally trained in HACCP food hygiene principles and export compliance systems.

Skills

High proficiency in global freight contract negotiation, cross-cultural communications, and trade software systems.

Languages

Bi-lingual or multi-lingual fluency is strongly preferred depending on the primary target export market (e.g., Mandarin, Spanish, Japanese, French, etc.)

Essential Skills

Computer Use

Oral Communication

Reading

Working with Others

Soft Skills

Confidence

Desire to Learn

Honesty

Independence

Hard Skills

Administrative Services

Digital Skills

Artificial Intelligence

Email

Search Engine Optimization

Social Media Marketing

Certifications

Basic Food Safety Certification

Canadian Risk Management (CRM)

Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)

Languages

English

French

Mandarin

Vietnamese

Arabic

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