Director of Fresh Sales

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on a growing fresh seafood program while working with a team that is passionate about delivering the highest quality wild Alaskan seafood to market. With ownership and operation of processing plants in both Washington and Alaska, our client maintains direct control over quality, pricing, and expenses from catch through delivery — a distinct competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Our client is a vertically integrated producer and supplier of premium wild Alaskan seafood, including Halibut, Salmon, Salmon Roe, Cod, Crab, and Shrimp. With ownership and operation of processing plants in both Washington and Alaska, our client maintains direct control over quality, pricing, and expenses from catch through delivery — a distinct competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Our client is seeking a Director of Fresh Sales to lead the continued growth of their fresh seafood program. This is a strategic, in-office role based in the Greater Seattle area, reporting directly to the Company's sales leadership. The ideal candidate is an established sales professional who brings an innovative and disciplined approach to driving market growth.

Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Matching 401(k) retirement account
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all fresh sales from each of the Company's Alaskan facilities.
• Manage key fresh accounts and lead the Fresh Sales Team.
• Execute the Fresh Sales Strategy as established by the VP of Sales and Category Managers.
• Demonstrate flexibility by taking on additional sales responsibilities during slower fresh sales periods, including Frozen Foods, Atlantic Sales, Frozen Value-Added, and Commodity Sales.
• Ensure all sales reporting and metrics are completed and submitted on time.
• Travel as required to meet with existing customers and prospective clients.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of seafood sales experience, including retail grocery, food service distribution, and processor sales.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the seafood industry and its marketplace.
• Specialized knowledge of the Sablefish and Salmon markets.
• Self-motivated, personable, and energetic, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Succinct and effective written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, with the ability to learn required programs such as order entry and inventory systems.

Apply Today

If you are a driven and experienced seafood sales professional ready to take on a leadership role within a well-established, vertically integrated company, we encourage you to apply. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on a growing fresh seafood program while working with a team that is passionate about delivering the highest quality wild Alaskan seafood to market.

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