Sales Manager Europe

Role Overview

Ferme Marine de Mahebourg (FMM), the leading offshore aquaculture company in Mauritius, is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Sales Manager Europe to support its expansion across European markets.

FMM operates in the lagoon of Mahébourg, protected by a natural coral reef, providing exceptionally clean and stable water conditions. The company produces premium red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) with a strong focus on quality, sustainability, and international standards.

With an annual production of approximately 3,000 tonnes, FMM supplies both local and international markets, delivering whole fish and fillets by airfreight to ensure optimal freshness. The company is also expanding its frozen range, a key growth driver to unlock new markets and scale volumes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of clients across Europe (importers, distributors, HORECA)
• Identify new market opportunities and actively drive business development
• Achieve and exceed sales targets within assigned territories
• Build and maintain long-term strategic relationships with key accounts
• Conduct market research to monitor trends, pricing, and competition
• Manage client inquiries, quotations, and follow-ups
• Ensure structured and persistent follow-up to convert opportunities into sales
• Coordinate closely with production, logistics, and quality teams to ensure seamless deliveries
• Promote FMM’s premium positioning and product differentiation
• Represent the company at international trade shows and industry events
• Leverage LinkedIn and other digital channels to identify prospects, engage decision-makers, and maintain consistent follow-up through social selling

Profile & Qualifications

• Strong communication and negotiation skills with a commercial mindset
• Proven track record in sales, ideally in seafood, food distribution, or FMCG
• Good understanding of European seafood markets is a strong advantage
• Comfortable with social selling including LinkedIn outreach, digital prospecting, and follow-up discipline
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote, international environment
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Comfortable managing multiple clients and priorities
• Experience with CRM systems is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field

What Makes FMM Unique

• Offshore aquaculture in one of the largest and cleanest lagoons in Mauritius
• Low stocking density practices ensuring superior fish quality and growth
• Strong commitment to sustainability and responsible farming
• Established international logistics with regular airfreight exports
• Growing frozen range to complement premium fresh positioning
• Agile, fast-growing company with expansion plans in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia

What We Offer

• Opportunity to represent a premium, differentiated seafood product
• Key role in the company’s international growth strategy
• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
• Flexible remote working environment
• Direct exposure to top management and strategic decision-making