What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Sales RMT position at Mowi USA?
About Mowi
Mowi is the world’s leading producer of sustainably farm-raised Atlantic salmon, dedicated to delivering premium seafood with a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and environmental responsibility. As a fully integrated global company, Mowi operates across the entire value chain, from feed production and farming to processing and distribution, ensuring full traceability and consistently high standards.
Headquartered in Bergen, Norway, Mowi employs approximately 12,500 people across 26 countries and is publicly listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. The company is widely recognized as a global leader in sustainability and has been ranked among the most sustainable animal protein producers by the Coller FAIRR Index.
In the U.S., Mowi’s operations include Ducktrap River of Maine in Belfast, ME, a flagship smoked seafood facility known for combining traditional smoking techniques with modern production practices. Ducktrap plays a key role in delivering high-quality, value-added products while supporting operational excellence and the local Maine community.
Learn more about the Mowi Company at https://mowi.com/
Learn more about MOWI Brand its full range of products at https://mowisalmon.us/products/
Summary
We are seeking an experienced, results-driven Sales Director, North America to lead our commercial strategy in a key, fast-growing region.
The senior leader will build strong customer relationships and drive profitable growth. Focus areas include developing high-performing teams and expanding Mowi’s market presence across retail, foodservice, and value-added channels.
In this role, you will play a critical part in shaping the future of Mowi’s commercial success in North America.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute the commercial strategy for the U.S. and Canada in alignment with global and regional objectives.
- Lead, mentor, and grow the North American sales organization, fostering a high-performance, customer-centric culture.
- Drive revenue and margin growth across retail, foodservice, and value-added product categories.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key strategic accounts and partners.
- Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and customer insights to identify opportunities and risks.
- Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing, and Product Development to deliver customer-focused solutions.
- Ensure accuracy in sales forecasting, reporting, and budget management.
- Represent Mowi Markets USA & Canada at industry events, trade shows, and partner meetings.
Qualifications & Skills
- Proven experience developing and executing commercial strategies across North America.
- Strong track record of leading, mentoring, and growing high-performing sales teams.
- Demonstrated success in driving revenue and margin growth across retail, foodservice, and value-added product categories.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key strategic accounts and partners.
- Analytical and strategic thinker, skilled at interpreting market trends, competitor activity, and customer insights to identify opportunities and risks.
- Experience collaborating with Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing, and Product Development to deliver customer-focused solutions.
- Expertise in sales forecasting, reporting, and budget management.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Knowledge of the seafood or broader food industry is a plus.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.
- MBA considered a plus.
Work Location
- In-office, from Boston, MA.
- Travel as needed for business purposes.
What We Offer
- A key leadership role in a globally recognized seafood company.
- The opportunity to shape the commercial strategy of a strategic region.
- Competitive compensation package, including bonus and benefits.
- A culture that values collaboration, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
- Professional development and opportunities for a global career.
**All requirements and skills are considered to be essential, unless otherwise indicated**
**Mowi is an Equal Opportunity Employer**
The above job description is not an all-encompassing list of duties and responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change without notice.
Mowi is a Drugfree Workplace.
**Mowi does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Mowi employees or any other company location. Mowi is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes**