Product Development Manager (Prolific Supply)

Who we are: 

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. Our Food Products team sources and distributes a wide range of organic, non-GMO, and conventional ingredients—think oils, beans, grains, nuts, specialty flours, starches, and sweeteners—all backed by strong quality assurance and global supply-chain partnerships. Our own Bridgewell Naturals line features traceable, expeller-pressed, preservative-free oils. 

And beyond food, our Agricultural Products team supplies quality fertilizers, minerals, and soil amendments—including our proprietary PAR4® line—to help growers grow better while protecting the environment. 

No matter the division, Bridgewell is all about quality, safety, and building lasting partnerships with customers and suppliers worldwide. 

As we rapidly expand nationwide, we’re looking for talented, driven, and passionate people to join us. If you’re ready to turn your passion into a career, let’s grow the future together.  

What the role is about: 

The Business Development Manager position will be within the Food and Ag department of Bridgewell Agribusiness, reporting to the directly to the General Manager. He/she will prospect potential customers requiring ingredients and supply chains within Bridgewell Agribusiness. Supply chains and will involve both domestic and international suppliers and carriers. Extensive time to be spent with prospective customers and suppliers, working to solve existing challenges and future innovation. 

In addition to prospecting using the current ingredient offerings, the position will require continuously investigating new and novel ingredients for customers, with eye toward innovation and brand identity.  

What impact you’ll make: 

• Create, expand and generate sales opportunities within the Food sales groups  

• Identify domestic market needs and manage sourcing opportunities which BWAB International group can source and supply efficiently 

• Identify international supply opportunities of ingredients for the refined oils and grains sales groups 

• Manage cross-department meetings and coordinate information flow 

• The expectation is the position will spend significant time with customers/plants, promoting and testing our product offerings 

What you’ve accomplished: 

• Bachelor's degree in a discipline that provides you with an excellent background in logical reasoning, math, quantitative and analytical skills. For example, Applied Science and Food Science. Coursework involving sales, marketing, Food Science, Chemistry or Biology are beneficial but not required 

• High level of intelligence and academic achievement as demonstrated through grade point average and/or other measures or achievements 

• Confidence and a true desire to work with people, build relationships, and work as part of a team 

• Exceptional interpersonal communication and persuasive skills in person and over the phone 

• Strong spatial, analytical and organizational abilities 

• Efficient and effective use of internet, MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and AI tools for research, prospecting and problem solving 

What we offer: 

• 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 

Other Physical Requirements and Frequency: 

Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally as assigned, including various modes of transportation, such as car/driving, plane, etc. 

EEO Statement 

Prolific Supply is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.