Seafood People is a management consulting and executive search firm for the global seafood industry.

We empower growth. By utilizing our deep industry understanding and our unique experiences, we provide our clients with great talent, growth strategies and precise execution. We leverage our vast international network to create successful partnerships worldwide.

North America is a rapidly growing market and we are seeking great talent to join us.

We are growing - come join us!

Seafood People seeks to create a lasting and positive impact on the seafood industry. We do this by providing our clients with great talent, growth strategies, and precise execution. We strive to be keen observers, empathic listeners, and problem solvers. We want to inspire and to be inspired. We invite you to be a part of this great journey!

Part of our ongoing strategy is growing our team to serve the global seafood industry.  North America is an exciting region for us.  We collaborate with industry decision-makers, advise on strategic business decisions and build great relationships with our clients.  To exceed our client's expectations and meet demand, we are seeking a Manager, People & Executive Search to add to the U.S. team.

In this role, you will be a trusted advisor in recruitment projects and consulting assignments while driving new business initiatives and strategies.

Areas of responsibility:

• Research and network in the seafood industry with the goal of developing long-term partnerships.
• Collaborate closely with clients to understand hiring needs, qualify opportunities, and provide appropriate solutions.
• Keep up to date on trends and issues that attract and retain talent.
• Serve as an ambassador to the industry to promote understanding and the need for professional recruitment solutions.
• Build trust and ensure high-quality experiences for both candidates and clients.
• Guide, lead, and recommend the right solutions to our clients.
• Be a liaison between clients and the consulting team to identify strategies for growth and value creation.
• Ensure that the end results of recruitment of consulting projects are delivered with the highest caliber.
• Facilitate problem-solving support, decision-making, and consensus-building in different teams within different organizations.
• Give and receive regular developmental feedback and contribute actively to creating a positive, focused, and effective team environment.
• Visit clients and attend key events and conferences.

Requirements and preferences:

• Completed Master’s degree or equivalent, with demonstrated high performance, preferred
• 5+ years of experience within a consulting firm, in-house strategy team, or equivalent
• Relationships within the seafood industry or CPG industry
• A strong focus on personal growth and development
• Ability to respond proactively and positively to ambiguity
• Experience interacting and communicating effectively with teams in different organizations
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Proficient computer skills and CRM experience
• Excellent communication skills

To be successful in this role:

You enjoy selling and negotiating.  You are an influencer and come across as very confident and self-assured.  People would describe you as talkative, lively, and sociable. You enjoy working with others and are supportive and pleasant to be with.  You also approach issues pragmatically and with a target-oriented approach with a focus on reaching results.  You believe in seeing jobs through to the end and paying close attention to quality issues.  You set ambitious goals, and quickly grasp complex issues and problems.

What Seafood People offers:

• Collaborative, energetic, and entrepreneurial work culture
• Competitive compensation and a strong bonus structure
• Work-life balance
• Work from home