Market Development Coordinator – France

Market Development Coordinator – France (maternity cover)

About ASC

We are an independent, not-for-profit impact organisation established in 2010 driving the world’s leading certification programme for responsibly farmed seafood. Certified farmed products are promoted to consumers through the use of its ASC-logo.

The aquaculture industry is growing strongly and is already supplying more than half of all seafood consumed worldwide, but this growing demand increases the environmental and social footprint associated with this expansion. The ASC certification and labelling programme incentivises improved farming practices by promoting the benefits of responsibly farmed seafood and encourages an industry towards achieving environmental sustainability and social responsibility.

We work across the globe with aquaculture producers, seafood processors, retail and foodservice companies, scientists, conservation groups and the public to make it very easy to recognize and buy farmed seafood that meets the highest environmental standards.

Market Coordinator – France

ASC is seeking a pro-active Market Coordinator to support and work closely with our Market Development Manager (France) to boost key market engagement activities and business development projects during a maternity leave period.

This role is an exciting opportunity for a candidate looking to enhance their experience and skills ideally in regional business development, market development, marketing, data analysis and Corporate Sustainability Responsibility (CSR) projects and works. This is a fixed-term contract role ideally commencing Nov 2025 for approx. 8 months.

You will provide both operational and analytical support, contributing to the growth of ASC’s certification and labelling programme in France, as well as assist in stakeholder engagement, market analysis, and campaign/event preparation to drive ASC’s visibility and relevance among both partners and consumers.

Main Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Communication –Respond to incoming requests from prospective and committed commercial partners and stakeholders, offering excellent customer service. Support the team in preparing for and following-up from strategic meetings with various stakeholders like farms, feed mills, suppliers, retailers, institutions and NGOs. Provide assistance when organising conferences and events.
• Market Monitoring & Intelligence –Conduct in-store checks and online research to monitor the presence and positioning of ASC-labelled products, identify trends and report on how brands and retailers incorporate the ASC label in their offerings. Support the team in strengthening ASC’s understanding of the French market landscape.
• Networking, Data & Reporting– Network heavily internally to draw on a colleague expertise and knowledge (across ASC) to support understanding of our standards as well as clear communication of data and insights collated. Assist in collecting and analysing market data and insights to support internal reporting and commercial forecasting.
• Campaign Coordination Support –Contribute to the preparation and coordination of ASC’s annual pre-competitive marketing campaign“Semaine de la pêche et de l’aquaculture responsables”held first half of February 2026. Liaise with partners, track deliverables and boost campaign visibility efforts across various channels.
• Marketing & Communications Assistance –Support the review and proper use of ASC’s Brand (logo and messaging) in all external materials, presentations and comms. Collaborate closely with ASC’s Brand & Communications teams to assist our partners in their marketing initiatives and projects.
• General Coordination Support– Administration, coordination and effective facilitation of regional team needs as required.

Person Profile

• A passionate individual who cares about seafood, sustainability and making positive change for fish, farms, people and planet.
• Relevant working experience in business/market development, with skills suited for regional market development works.
• Corporate Sustainability Responsibility (CSR) exposure/awareness would be an advantage.
• Degree from an agronomic engineering school would be desirable, but is not essential.
• Native-level fluency in French and excellent spoken and written English.
• Enjoys working remotely with autonomy to deliver against set objectives.
• A confident and proactive networker able to seek clarification and support from various internal & external stakeholders.
• Interest in responsible sourcing, certification systems, and environmental impacts / social challenges of the seafood industry.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Strong IT, systems and technology skills to support creation of polished and effective comms materials to a high standard (in line with our brand).
• Organized and detail-focused, capable of prioritising multiple activity streams across project timeframes (to meet deadlines).
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a multicultural and cross-functional teams.
• Keen to learn, unafraid of making mistakes and always asking questions to support growth and skills development.

Benefits / Work Perks

You will get;

• Circa 30,000 – 40,000 Euros per annum (pro-rata for fixed term) dependant on skills, experience and performance during selection stages
• A fixed term contract approx. 8 months
• Fully remote & flexible working
• Pro-rata holidays
• Competitive benefits
• To gain valuable experience as part of an organisation really making a difference

Application & Selection

Please send your cover letter and CV in English by e-mail to: recruitment@asc-aqua.org

Please state in your email which role you are applying for and save your CV and Cover letter in the format: ‘Full Name-CV’, ‘Full Name-Cover letter’. Your application will be reviewed and a short list of candidates will be invited for Interview.

Typically ASC operate a two-stage selection process of two interviews. These may be designed to assess competency, skill, profile and/or scenario questions. You may also be asked to prepare or provide additional materials and/or a presentation during selection stages.

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We seek to be an inclusive and diverse employer of choice that reflects the global community in which we operate and therefore ASC welcomes applications from all underrepresented groups.