Product Development Manager

The Plant Company•Stuarts Draft, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Company (TPC) is a fast-growing, innovative horticultural business operating in a newly expanded 10-acre facility. With the completion of Phase 2, we’ve added a state-of-the-art greenhouse and production barn—both purpose-built for the controlled-environment, sustainable production of premium tropical foliage. The ideal candidate will play a key role in driving our continued growth and daily success as part of the nationally recognized Proven Winners® leafjoy® brand. We’re proud of our inclusive, growth-oriented culture and operate on EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System), which shapes how we solve problems, lead teams, and scale effectively. As a valued team member, you’ll have the opportunity to make a direct impact, contribute your perspective, and grow with a company that’s expanding rapidly and is nationally recognized. We believe that “together we grow stronger”, which applies to employees, vendors and of course customers. The four core values that identify this company are: Caring About People, Plants, and Process Growth Oriented Customer First "Can Do" Attitude

Requirements

Strong commercial mindset with an understanding of market dynamics
Proven leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Project management expertise, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
High level of organization, prioritization, and execution discipline
Ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights and recommendations
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing and delivering presentations to leadership
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Plant Science, Agriculture, or related field preferred
Minimum of 4–6 years of experience in plant production, R&D, product development, or related field preferred
Experience in a commercial greenhouse or live goods environment strongly preferred
Experience working with large retail programs (big-box, grocery, or IGC) preferred
Ability to stand and walk in greenhouse environments for extended periods
Must be able to bend, stoop, and lift up to 25–40 lbs
Ability to work in varying conditions including heat, humidity, and typical greenhouse environments

Responsibilities

Manage and develop the product development team
Set priorities, timelines, and project roadmaps
Conduct performance evaluations and support team growth
Lead cross-functional alignment across departments
Drive accountability, execution, and results
Define and evolve the product portfolio aligned with market demand and company strategy
Identify new product opportunities based on trends, customer insights, and genetics
Lead new product development from concept through launch
Define product configurations, pricing, and positioning
Coordinate cross-functional inputs to ensure feasibility and market fit
Manage products through their full lifecycle, including optimization and exit decisions
Analyze performance data to inform product decisions
Transition products from development to scalable production
Partner with Operations to ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency
Lead cross-functional projects from concept through commercialization
Develop and manage timelines, milestones, and deliverables
Coordinate stakeholders across R&D, Sales, Marketing, and Operations
Track progress, identify risks, and ensure on-time execution
Prepare business cases, product briefs, and performance reports
Analyze development and post-launch results to generate insights
Present product strategies, updates, and recommendations to leadership
Communicate clearly with cross-functional teams to drive alignment and decisions