Black Bull Biochar
Commercial Manager - Agriculture
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Commercial Manager - Agriculture
Date Posted:
June 19, 2026
Location:
Manchester (Hybrid)
Employment Type:
Full-time
Compensation:
£50,000 - £60,000
About Black Bull Biochar
Black Bull Biochar (BBB) is a growing UK company scaling the use of biochar, a carbon-rich material that improves soil health, livestock and crop resilience, all whilst removing carbon from the atmosphere. The company is entering an exciting expansion phase, growing its presence across Edinburgh, London, and Manchester, and building a team that will define the future of regenerative agriculture and carbon removal.
About The Role
This is a commercial role for an experienced agricultural sales professional who can close commercial deals, build lasting B2B partnerships, and navigate the bedding and livestock supply chain. As Commercial Manager, you will own BBB's commercial and sales strategy and be the person who converts relationships into signed contracts. You will bring your own deep sector knowledge and established network. Your focus will be on structuring commercial proposals, negotiating contracts, and securing large-scale supply agreements with agricultural, equestrian, and poultry partners. This role suits someone who has lived and breathed the agricultural bedding or livestock supply sector. Someone who understands the product, the customer, and the commercial dynamics from the inside.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive BBB's commercial pipeline across agriculture, poultry, and livestock bedding sectors
- Negotiate and close B2B supply contracts with large-scale agricultural partners, poultry producers, and industry groups
- Develop and manage a portfolio of key accounts, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat commercial agreements
- Work with the leadership team to shape BBB's broader commercial structure as the team grows
- Identifying target customers and structure compelling commercial offerings
- Act as a credible commercial voice on product development helping shape BBB's bedding offerings based on customer needs and market feedback
- Represent BBB at industry events, trade shows, and sector bodies relevant to bedding and poultry markets
- Liaise with operations, marketing and production teams to ensure commercial commitments are deliverable as BBB scales its site capacity
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What we are looking for:
- Proven track record specifically in agricultural sales across animal bedding, poultry, or related livestock supply sectors
- Confident commercial closer with experience in negotiating and executing B2B supply contracts and long-term agreements
- Deep sector credibility with understanding of how bedding products are made, what customers need, and how the supply chain works
- Strategic thinker able to develop a sales strategy, set priorities, and build a commercial function, not just fill a pipeline
- Strong relationship builder comfortable working with large institutional partners, estates, and agricultural businesses
- People leader with experience line managing or mentoring others, with the maturity to develop a growing commercial team
- UK driving licence and willingness to travel
Desirable
- Marketing acumen who can work on BBB's GTM strategy for bedding and agricultural products, setting direction, targets, and market priorities
- Experience in biomass processing, renewable energy, or carbon removal markets is a bonus but not essential. What matters most is agricultural sector knowledge, commercial instinct, and the ability to close
- Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-changing priorities
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What You Will Get From Us
- A cross-cutting hands-on experience working in a purposeful, impact-driven, fast-paced start-up at the frontier of climate tech innovation.
- The chance to grow and shape an organisation in its early stages.
- Health insurance including dental, optical and mental health cover.
- 25 days annual leave a year, not including bank holidays and the ability to remote work permanently for two weeks a year, and the option to buy back up to 5 days of annual leave.
- Building a greener future where your work removes carbon, restores soil health, decarbonises energy and creates a lasting positive impact for generations to come.
Application Details
Press 'Apply Now' to send your CV and a cover letter on why you would be a great fit to team@blackbullbiochar.com with the subject line: Commercial Manager - Agriculture. If the email window does not open, please apply by emailing team@blackbullbiochar.com directly.
At this time, BBB can only accept applicants who are based in the locations specified and have the right to work in the UK.
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