About Truefoods Premium Products
Truefoods Premium Products is a leading distributor of premium lobster products in North America and international markets, generating approximately $100 million in annual revenue. We specialize in sourcing, importing, processing, and distributing high-quality lobster products across retail, foodservice, and wholesale channels. With a strong industry reputation and established global supply relationships, we are positioned for continued expansion and operational excellence.
We are seeking a seasoned President to lead the organization through its next phase of strategic growth and market leadership.
Position Overview
The President will be responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, and financial performance of the company. This executive will oversee sales, sourcing, finance, and team development, ensuring sustainable growth and profitability in a competitive seafood marketplace.
The ideal candidate brings extensive expertise in the seafood industry, with deep, hands-on knowledge of the lobster sector — including supply dynamics, pricing volatility, seasonality, processing, and distribution within the U.S. market.
This is an onsite leadership role requiring strong daily engagement with the team.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute the company’s long-term strategic vision and annual operating plan
- Lead all commercial efforts, including retail, foodservice, wholesale, and club channel growth domestically & internationally
- Oversee lobster procurement strategies to ensure supply continuity, quality, and competitive cost positioning
- Manage full P&L responsibility and drive EBITDA growth
- Strengthen and expand relationships with key customers and strategic partners
- Direct operational performance across logistics, inventory management, cold chain, and compliance
- Monitor market trends including seasonality, landings, pricing cycles, and competitive activity
- Develop and mentor the team while building organizational depth
- Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements and food safety standards
- Represent the company within the seafood industry and broader business community
Qualifications
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in the seafood industry
- Extensive, proven experience specifically in the lobster business (live, frozen, and value-added,)
- Demonstrated success leading a seafood importing, trading, or distribution company or division
- Full P&L leadership experience in a $50M+ organization (experience at $100M scale preferred)
- Deep understanding of lobster sourcing regions and supply chain dynamics
- Strong relationships within the U.S. retail and foodservice seafood sectors
- Strategic mindset with operational discipline and financial acumen
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field MBA, a plus
Compensation
A competitive executive compensation package will be offered, commensurate with experience and performance.
All inquiries will be handled with strict confidentiality.
