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 Qualified (CBAP)
Languages: English
French
Mandarin
Vietnamese
Arabic

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📌 Seafood Export Manager (Prince Edward Island)
🏢 Shivalik Trading
📍 Prince Edward Island