Seafood Market Development Strategist

North Carolina State University; Manteo (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Retirement Programs

Disability Plans

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs

12 Holidays Each Year

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Job summary

North Carolina Sea Grant at NC State University is seeking a Seafood Business & Market Development Specialist to advise aquaculture growers, fishers, processors, wholesalers, and retailers, helping seafood businesses grow and diversify.

The role focuses on turning market data into practical guidance, strengthening supply chains, expanding direct-to-consumer sales, and supporting value-added products and blue tourism, with occasional travel and evenings/weekends.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Aquaculture, Business Administration, Marketing, Agricultural/Applied Economics, Marine Science, Fisheries, Marine Policy, or a closely related field, and a minimum of three years of experience in seafood business management or consulting, small business advising, food system coordination, marine industry extension, or related practice.
• OR Undergraduate degree in Aquaculture, Business Administration, Marketing, Agricultural/Applied Economics, Marine Science, Fisheries, Marine Policy, or a closely related field, and a minimum of six years of experience in seafood-related business management or consulting, small business advising, food system coordination, marine industry extension, or related practice.
• Valid NC driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Advise seafood businesses on planning, growth, market opportunities, financial resources, and operating challenges.
• Strengthen supply chains and distribution while connecting North Carolina seafood with retail, restaurant, and other markets.
• Support diversification through direct-to-consumer sales, value-added products, and 'blue tourism.'
• Develop proposals, pursue funding, and support research and extension projects from development through reporting and evaluation.

Education

Master's degree in Aquaculture, Business Administration, Marketing, Agricultural/Applied Economics, Marine Science, Fisheries, Marine Policy, or a closely related field

Undergraduate degree in Aquaculture, Business Administration, Marketing, Agricultural/Applied Economics, Marine Science, Fisheries, Marine Policy, or a closely related field

Job description

North Carolina Sea Grant at NC State University is seeking a Seafood Business & Market Development Specialist to advise aquaculture growers, fishers, processors, wholesalers, and retailers, helping seafood businesses grow and diversify.

The role focuses on turning market data into practical guidance, strengthening supply chains, expanding direct-to-consumer sales, and supporting value-added products and blue tourism, with occasional travel and evenings/weekends.