Seafood Export Manager

Job Description:

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. [1, 2]

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..)

Tagged as: 60010

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