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Job Description – Sales and marketing manager

Fishermen’s Finest is an American fishing company that harvests and processes groundfish with its headquarters based in Kirkland Washington. We are a progressive company that has been in business for over 35 years. Our reputation, fine seafood products, great people, and superior fishing vessels are our strengths. This is a full-time position. Bring your sales experience and work with our established team to service our existing customers and develop new with our quality and sustainable frozen at sea fish products. If you do not have seafood experience, we will consider candidates with a perishable or protein sales background.

As a sales representative, you will work with two other people to assist and you will report to and work at the direction of our CEO. Passion for seafood is a must.

Some of your duties will consist of:

• Communicate with the customers to maintain relationships and provide customer support.
• Provide market data and analysis to CEO for sales direction and negotiate/close deals.
• Develop new business contacts.
• Identify business opportunities by identifying prospects and evaluating their position in the industry; researching and analyzing sales options.
• Relate information to management on customer needs and opportunities
• Communicate with the ships on quality control, food safety, and packaging/labeling requirements for new products.
• Manage sales to ensure accurate and timely invoicing and enter in the proper accounting system. 
• Track product sales, shipments (container locations/demurrage, etc.)

Requirements:

• Strong computer skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledge of fresh and frozen seafood preferred.

Benefits include:

• Paid Vacation
• Medical/dental/vision/life insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Company laptop
• Opportunity for growth ... with the right attitude and team spirit, supporting the CEO, the sky is the limit

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in marketing, business, food science or other related fields
• 5+ years of professional experience, protein sales preferred

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