Regional Director, Americas

Regional Director, Americas, Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
Seattle, WA (preferred); other locations may be considered – Attractive Salary

Introduction

MSC operates a global fisheries certification and eco-labelling programme. We celebrate, promote and add value to sustainable fisheries and through the leadership of our partners, create market incentives to encourage other fisheries to improve the way they fish the oceans. Over 300 fisheries around the world, landing 12 % of the annual global harvest, are now engaged at some stage of the MSC’s independent assessment process. MSC certified and labelled seafood products are now available in over 100 countries.

Further Information

Reporting to the Global Commercial Director, this exciting and demanding role will lead our Americas team and build on the achievements of the past decade that have seen significant engagement from both fisheries and commercial partners in the United States and Canada. The post holder will be charged with reviewing and refining MSC’s Americas Strategy, building and strengthening key relationships amongst the harvest sector, processors, retailers and the conservation community and ensuring the delivery of our core objectives for the entire Americas region. Enhancing partner satisfaction from their engagement in the programme will be a core performance objective. As part of the Senior Management Team, the post holder will also be responsible for contributing to the delivery of the vision and mission of the MSC more broadly and to the collective management and strategic development of the organisation.
An experienced leader and manager, you will lead and be responsible for dedicated teams managing engagement with fisheries, supply chain partners and other stakeholders in key markets throughout the region (North, Central and Latin America). Able to make decisions in a rapidly changing environment, and with extensive knowledge of the American seafood and fishing industries, sustainable seafood movement and/or NGO sector, you will also have a strong focus on the delivery of excellent customer services, and be able to demonstrate to others your empathy and interest in the MSC’s mission and objectives.

Please download the full job description here — (PDF 336 KB)

Application Process

Please email the following to Dr Alene Wilton at RDAmericas@msc.org:

• Current CV
• Cover letter
• 3 year plan of your intentions for the role if successful

Closing date: Monday 3 February 2014 – 1700GMT

Final interviews are due to take place in Seattle, WA: 12 February 2014 (with a second interview as required on 13 February 2014).

Applicants will be informed if they are required for interview on 6 February 2014.

For a confidential discussion about this role, please call our Director of Resources, Alene Wilton, on +44 207 246 8951.