CleanFish, an award winning and ground breaking seafood brokerage company, is changing the future of the seafood industry. CleanFish is a company committed to promoting great tasting, responsibly produced, artisan seafood, both wild-caught and farmed. By working within the marketplace, we are supporting the efforts made by innovative producers and fishermen and giving consumers the opportunity to make informed choices.
CleanFish is currently seeking Seafood Evangelists/Field Marketing Representatives in Atlanta, Chicago and Boston. Seafood Evangelists support sales and marketing objectives, help CleanFish build brand awareness and drive sales by leveraging education/PR opportunities, and coordinating sales and marketing events. The ideal candidate is a creative problem solver and confident communicator looking to make a difference by walking into kitchens, interfacing with seafood distributor sales staff and exposing retailers to the products and producers they believe in.
Responsibilities Include: • Presenting the CleanFish product line and producer stories to a range of clients and consumers including broad-liners, distributors, retailers and chefs. • Educating and persuading all CleanFish outlets to brand CleanFish products. • Coordinating new and seasonal product launches across the food service industry in the appropriate CleanFish outlets. • Managing and troubleshooting events such as trade shows, tastings, retails showcases and corporate presentations. • Developing relationships across the foodservice industry, including fishmongers, chefs, foodies and press. • Recognizing and taking advantage of positive PR, political and sales opportunities.
Requirements Include: • Self starter: ability to manage projects independently and effectively • Strong people skills • Excellent teaching skills • Strong written and oral communication skills • Ability to travel and adapt to a flexible work schedule when necessary • Computer skills, especially Word and Excel: experience in NetSuite preferred • Clean driving record and good driving skills • Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs. • 3 to 5 years experience in the food industry