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 (Montague)
🏢 Shivalik Trading
📍 Montague