President

OVERVIEW
The President is responsible for driving the strategic vision, operational efficiency, and financial sustainability of the cold storage company. This executive role oversees all functions related to temperature-controlled warehousing, including logistics, storage operations, safety compliance, customer satisfaction, and business growth.

As the highest-ranking leader, the President ensures that the organization consistently delivers high-quality cold chain solutions while maintaining profitability, regulatory compliance, and a culture of operational excellence. The role requires deep experience in logistics and cold storage management, strong commercial acumen, and a proven ability to lead high-performing teams in fast-paced environments.

Strategic Leadership
• Develop and execute long-term plans that position the company as a leader in fish brokerage across key Philippine markets.
• Analyze fish market trends (local and export) to guide pricing, sourcing, and client strategies.
• Represent the company in local fisheries councils, trade associations, and regulatory meetings.

Operations Oversight
• Ensure efficient operations in fish procurement, auction coordination, cold chain logistics, and inventory turnover
• Oversee quality control protocols to ensure product freshness, safety, and compliance with DA/BFAR standards.
• Streamline systems for fish classification, weighing, pricing, and settlement with brokers and clients.
• Financial & Business Performance
• Manage the P&L of the brokerage operations, ensuring cost-efficiency and revenue growth.
• Oversee credit lines, collection policies, and risk assessments with partner vendors and buyers.
• Ensure accurate and timely remittances to fish suppliers, brokers, and port authorities.

People & Culture Leadership
• Lead a team of operations managers, brokers, auctioneers, logistics handlers, and support staff.
• Promote a work culture built on trust, transparency, and accountability in the high-paced trading environment.
• Uphold health, safety, and compliance policies, especially in port-based or wet market settings.
• Client and Partner Relationship Management
• Strengthen ties with fishing vessel owners, exporters, seafood retailers, and market operators.
• Resolve escalated client concerns regarding pricing disputes, delivery schedules, or quality issues.
• Negotiate exclusive brokerage deals and long-term sourcing agreements.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Fisheries, Maritime Logistics, or any related field (MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years in a leadership role in fish trading, brokerage, wet market operations, or seafood logistics
• Proven experience in managing multi-stakeholder environments, including port operations, BFAR regulation, and auction house procedures Familiarity with Philippine permits and licenses, LGU policies, and national compliance requirements.

TECHNICAL AND BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
• In-depth knowledge of Philippine fish trade regulations (e.g., DA, BFAR, LGU fish landing compliance)
• Familiarity with auction systems, port operations, cold storage handling, and seafood pricing trends
• Strong analytical skills in inventory turnover, profit margins, and operational costs
• Leadership in high-pressure trading environments
• Excellent negotiation, crisis resolution, and stakeholder management skills