Sales & Business Development Manager (Halifax Regional Municipality)

Champlain Seafood is looking to hire a Sales & Business Development Manager to join their Sales team. Champlain Seafood focuses on Atlantic lobster and snow crab sourced from the Canadian Maritimes and American Northeast. The company has been recognized for the past three years as one of the Best Managed Companies in Canada and one of the Best Places to Work in Atlantic Canada. The Sales & Business Development Manager will be responsible for developing customer relationships, new markets, new sales and business development for frozen lobster and crab products in Europe and South Asia mostly, and beyond. Key Responsibilities

Manage the development of international sales (outside of North America); identify opportunities to drive new frozen business and new markets Correspond with and build a network of international clients and distributors to develop sales and marketing objectives, strategies, and tactics to drive profitable growth Work with internal cross‑functional teams (including sales administration, operations and logistics) to bring products to new markets Ensure export sales are managed in compliance with Canadian, US and international regulations Gather and analyze market research data to gain market insight Conduct due diligence of potential foreign distribution partners which may include international visits and trade shows Qualifications

5+ years of experience developing and maintaining international sales markets with a proven sales track record in food products Experience and international client network in the seafood sector is a definite asset Well‑honed background and a relevant post‑secondary education along with evidence of continued learning Go‑getter with grit, hustle, charisma and business acumen to lead sales in the international market Hands‑on and eager to jump into this recent role and drive successful company results Champlain Seafood has partnered with Venor to fill this role.

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