Job Description

Overview: International Sales Manager
Cooke is a global seafood company with operations in North America, Europe, and South America. Our company’s success is driven by our dynamic, highly skilled, and innovative management team, supported by dedicated employees who live in coastal communities and contribute to the local area’s economy and sense of community. To support our growth strategy in Asia, we are seeking an International Sales Manager for the Asian market.
The Role The International Sales Manager leads and executes the sales plans and initiatives in emerging markets in Asia, by offering Cooke’s product portfolio to support the growth and development in the region.
This position offers professional, effective, and efficient service to customers, and has close interaction with cross-functional departments within Cooke, including International Business Development, Marketing, Product Development, Accounting, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Quality Assurance.
The position will be based in Saint John, New Brunswick, reporting to the International Business Development Manager.
Key Responsibilities

• Onboard new customers and conduct research to identify potential prospects.
• Manage existing customer relationships.
• Communicate with customers effectively on product availability, pricing, sales forecasting, order confirmation and entry, order fulfillment, and delivery confirmation.
• Follow up on shipment feedback and process customer claims in a timely manner.
• Utilize our CRM system to track information for new and existing customers.
• Prepare and analyze sales data to support recommendations.
• Provide market insights to support the business growth strategy.
• Participate in international trade shows, product training, and customer meetings.
• Work with marketing to plan and implement promotional campaigns.
• Stay current on import and export requirements and destination country regulations on seafood.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of sales experience with the Asian seafood market.
• Excellent customer service and negotiation skills.
• Multitasking and time management skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Finance and accounting skills.
• Flexibility in traveling and servicing in different time zones.

The Opportunity
The role description is just one part of the story. This is an opportunity to grow, to stretch, to work within the parameters of the role but stretch to your fullest potential. We are a team that counts performance, we reward contribution, and we recognize talent. It is about being at the center of the fastest growing company in Atlantic Canada and knowing you are part of that growth. The ability to bring your passion for learning, desire for growth, and energy for moving your career forward is what we offer.

The Why
Why Cooke? Simple – because we are a company that rewards initiative, resourcefulness, and work ethic. We will champion your growth and provide you with the platform to create your path, your career, and your future.

NOTE: The recruiter is reviewing and interviewing eligible applicants for this position as they are received. If you are interested in this posting, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.