North-West (UK Travel required)
£50,000 - £65,000+
About the Opportunity
Our client is an innovative and rapidly growing UK business at the forefront of sustainable agriculture and carbon removal. Through pioneering technology and environmentally focused products, they are helping transform farming practices supporting the transition to a lower-carbon future.
As the business enters an exciting period of expansion, they are looking to appoint an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the growth of their agricultural customer base and establish long-term commercial partnerships across the UK.
The Role
This is an outstanding opportunity for a commercially driven agricultural sales professional with a strong background in the animal bedding, poultry, or wider livestock supply sectors.
Reporting into the senior leadership team, you will take ownership of the company's commercial strategy, developing new business opportunities while managing key customer relationships. This role requires someone who understands the agricultural supply chain inside out and has a proven ability to negotiate and secure high-value B2B contracts.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and deliver the company's commercial strategy across the agriculture, poultry and livestock bedding sectors.
Identify, develop and convert new business opportunities into long-term commercial partnerships.
Negotiate and secure B2B supply agreements with agricultural businesses, poultry producers, estates and industry organisations.
Build, manage and grow a portfolio of strategic key accounts.
Work closely with the leadership team to support the development of the commercial function as the business scales.
Identify target markets and develop compelling commercial propositions.
Provide market insight and customer feedback to support product development and future offering.
Represent the business at industry exhibitions, trade events and networking opportunities.
Collaborate with operations, production and marketing teams to ensure commercial commitments are delivered effectively. Essential
Demonstrable success in agricultural sales, ideally within animal bedding, poultry, livestock supplies or a closely related sector.
Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record of negotiating and closing long-term B2B supply contracts.
In-depth understanding of agricultural supply chains, customer requirements and commercial dynamics.
Strategic mindset with the ability to develop and execute sales plans that deliver sustainable growth.
Excellent relationship-building skills with experience working alongside large agricultural businesses, estates and institutional customers.
Previous experience leading, mentoring or developing commercial team members.
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide.
What's on Offer
The opportunity to join a high-growth, purpose-led business making a genuine environmental impact.
A chance to shape the commercial strategy of an ambitious organisation during a key stage of growth.
Competitive salary and benefits package, including private healthcare with dental, optical and mental health support.
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional holiday.
Flexible working arrangements
Salary description
£55000.00 - £60000.00 per year