Product Development Coordinator

Bay Island, Llc; Minnetonka (MN); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Island, LLC is seeking a Product Development Coordinator for a full-time hybrid role based in Minnetonka, MN. The role supports end-to-end development of specialty food gift sets, coordinating timelines, samples, and specifications between internal teams and external partners.

You will assist the Product Development Manager and cross-functional teams, coordinating vendors, samples, product information, and licensing requirements to keep projects moving on schedule.

Qualifications

• Creative and analytical mindset for consumer products
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Collaborative team player with professional communication skills
• Proactive problem solver with a continuous-improvement mindset
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including spreadsheets and data management

Responsibilities

• Coordinate product development timelines and samples
• Support costing, licensing, and vendor coordination
• Assist cross-functional teams to move products from concept to launch
• Ensure compliance and retailer specification readiness
• Maintain documentation and data quality

Skills

Creative thinking

Highly organized

Collaborative communication

Proactive problem solving

Data management

Hybrid/on-site collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Excel

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Bay Island, LLC is a leading supplier of specialty food gift sets, with a strong focus on holiday offerings for major retail customers across the United States. The company’s dedicated team delivers trend-forward, innovative products that appeal to millions of consumers. Bay Island carefully curates confections, snacks, and drink mixes, creating unique and appealing gift sets. Its products are widely available in stores across America, offering team members the opportunity to contribute to recognizable, high-impact consumer goods.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Product Development Coordinator is a full-time, hybrid role based in Minnetonka, MN, with some flexibility to work from home. This role supports the end-to-end development of specialty food gift sets, coordinating timelines, samples, and specifications between internal teams and external partners. This role supports the Product Development Manager and cross-functional teams in our core business and will coordinate vendors, samples, product information, costing, licensing requirements and development timelines to keep products moving accurately and on schedule.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate is passionate about consumer products and enjoys being at the center of the details to turn ideas into finished products. Any experience supporting Walmart or other major retailers is a huge plus. Knowledge of product compliance processes and familiarity with retailer specification systems experience is preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Roles and responsibilities include product development coordination, sample development, product costing support, vendor processing, licensing/brand coordination, production handoff support, as well as cross-functional support and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Creative and analytical mindset with an interest in consumer products and product development
• Highly organized and detail oriented with strong follow-through
• Collaborative team player with clear, professional communication skills
• Proactive problem solver with a continuous-improvement mindset
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including spreadsheets and data management
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, including working and collaborating on-site