[Hiring] Product Development Manager @Vireo Health

Role Description

The Business Development Manager position will be within the Food and Ag department of Bridgewell Agribusiness, reporting directly to the General Manager. Responsibilities include:

• Prospecting potential customers requiring ingredients and supply chains within Bridgewell Agribusiness.
• Working with both domestic and international suppliers and carriers.
• Spending extensive time with prospective customers and suppliers to solve existing challenges and innovate for the future.
• Investigating new and novel ingredients for customers with a focus on innovation and brand identity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a discipline providing a strong background in logical reasoning, math, quantitative and analytical skills (e.g., Applied Science, Food Science).
• Coursework in sales, marketing, Food Science, Chemistry, or Biology is beneficial but not required.
• High level of intelligence and academic achievement as demonstrated through GPA or other measures.
• Confidence and a desire to work with people, build relationships, and be part of a team.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication and persuasive skills in person and over the phone.
• Strong spatial, analytical, and organizational abilities.
• Efficient use of internet, MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and AI tools for research, prospecting, and problem solving.

Requirements

• Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally as assigned, using various modes of transportation (car, plane, etc.).

Benefits

• Compensation to be discussed.
• 401k program with an employer match after six months of employment.
• 18 Days of accrued PTO in addition to 2 Wellness Days & Volunteer Hours that will increase with tenure.
• Competitive additional benefits including HSA, FSA, Dependable Care, EAP services, etc.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance on the first of the month after you begin employment.

Company Description

Prolific Supply LLC is a scaled manufacturer and distributor of consumable growing materials, and a food and ingredients supply-chain platform. Prolific Supply became the parent company formed through the acquisitions of Hawthorne Garden Company (HGC) and Bridgewell Agribusiness (BWAB).

• Bridgewell is a diversified supplier and manufacturing partner for the global food and agricultural industries.
• The Food Products team sources and distributes a wide range of organic, non-GMO, and conventional ingredients.
• Bridgewell Naturals line features traceable, expeller-pressed, preservative-free oils.
• The Agricultural Products team supplies quality fertilizers, minerals, and soil amendments, including the proprietary PAR4® line.
• Focus on quality, safety, and building lasting partnerships with customers and suppliers worldwide.
• Rapidly expanding nationwide and looking for talented, driven, and passionate people to join.