Great Green Job of the Week: Commercial Director, Marine Stewardship Council
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) seeks a Commercial Director for its Americas Regional Office WA. MSC is the world’s leading certification and eco-labeling program for wild capture fisheries. Through its certification and labelling program, the MSC contributes to reversing decline in global fish stocks by identifying and rewarding and creating marketing incentives for sustainable fisheries.
Position Overview:
The Americas Commercial Director will lead MSC’s America’s commercial outreach team to deepen and strengthen the support and engagement in the MSC program throughout the North American seafood supply chain. This includes work with existing partners to improve their experience and satisfaction with the MSC program while also creating new partnerships that build demand for MSC-certified seafood products.
Responsibilities:
The Director is responsible for design, implementation and management of the team’s efforts in the Americas to accomplish this, working with retailers, seafood distributors, foodservice operators, processors and importers.
The Commercial Director will also be required to develop and maintain excellent relationships with other key stakeholders within the conservation community, consumer groups and relevant government agencies.
The job holder will be an integral part of the MSC Americas’ regional team and will participate in the collective management and strategic development and actions of the organization in the region and worldwide.
Qualifications:
This is a tremendously exciting role with huge potential to make a real difference. It requires poise and maturity, exceptional presentational and communication skills, extensive business experience, excellent organizational and management abilities, proven leadership skills, and the ability to manage multiple obligations simultaneously. See MSC for the full job description and list of desired qualifications, including 10 plus years of relevant experience.
Minimum Requirements:
Must have the right to work in the U.S; able to travel on a regular basis, up to 40%, and to work irregular hours.
Compensation: Competitive salary, dependent on experience. 3 weeks annual vacation plus 10 holidays, health, dental, long-term disability insurance, 403B retirement plan, and option to participate in Section 125 cafeteria plan.
To Apply:
Please send resume and cover letter electronically by February 19, 2010.
Contact Information:
CD@msc.org
http://www.msc.org/
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