Seafood Broker
かいさんぶつなかだちにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Sales-Related Occupations
- Minor : Other Sales-Related Occupations
Summary
A specialist who intermediates the buying and selling of seafood landed at fishing ports or markets, connecting fishermen with retailers and restaurants, etc.
Description
Seafood brokers intermediate transactions of fish and shellfish landed at fishing ports or fish markets between fishermen and wholesalers, retailers, and food service operators. They handle everything from checking the freshness and quality of incoming products, grading, pricing, negotiating with buyers, and arranging transportation, thereby adjusting the supply-demand balance of the market. It is important to constantly monitor demand trends and fluctuations in catch volumes and to build trust relationships with relevant parties.
Future Outlook
Although market size fluctuates due to variations in catch volumes and population decline, demand for high-quality seafood remains strong, and differentiation through data utilization and provision of value-added services is required.
Personality Traits
Enjoys Interpersonal Relationships / Good at Negotiation / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice Broker → Seafood Broker → Chief Broker → Market Manager → Independent Wholesaler
Required Skills
Logistics Coordination / Market Analysis / Negotiation Skills / Pricing / Quality Inspection
Recommended Skills
Fisheries Knowledge / Inventory Management System Operation / Language Skills (English) / Networking Ability
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because mistakes in determining freshness and quality can have a significant impact on transactions. |
| Communication Skills | High negotiation skills and interpersonal skills are required for price negotiations and building trust relationships. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because creative elements such as planning and proposing new products are relatively few. |
Aliases
- Fisheries Broker
- Seafood Broker
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- Broker
- Fish Market Broker
- Fisheries Cooperative Staff