Website:
akdmaterials.com
Job details:
Vice President- Growth & Commercial Strategy (Metals and Advanced Materials)
Founding Leadership Team | AKD Advanced Materials
Location: Jaipur / India | Extensive travel as required
CTC: Up to 40 LPA
Experience: 5–12+ years preferred
Education: MBA preferred
About AKD Group
AKD Group is a diversified business group with over 30 years of experience and legacy in the real estate sector.
The Group is now entering an ambitious phase of expansion across multiple high-growth sectors. AKD is also preparing to launch its flagship project, AKD Golf City, envisioned as one of Rajasthan's largest and most ambitious developments, backed by a ₹2,000 crore MoU.
As part of its next phase of growth, the Group is building AKD Advanced Materials with the ambition of creating a leading advanced materials, metals and strategic materials ecosystem.
The Opportunity
This is not a conventional sales role.
We are looking for an entrepreneurial and commercially sharp leader to join the founding leadership team and work directly with the Founder/CEO in building AKD Advanced Materials from the ground up.
The selected candidate will initially play a critical role in building the company's:
- Sales and customer network
- Global sourcing and supplier ecosystem
- Commercial and go-to-market strategy
- Product and material portfolio
- Strategic partnerships and expansion opportunities
Over time, the individual should have the potential to grow into a CXO-level leadership position within the organisation.
Our Vision
AKD Advanced Materials aims to build one of the most comprehensive portfolios of advanced materials, strategic metals and critical minerals in the market.
Our target industries include:
- Aerospace & Aviation
- Space
- Defence
- EV & Mobility
- Energy & Battery Storage
- Semiconductors
- Nuclear
- Medical Equipment
- Heavy Engineering
- Industrial & Component Manufacturing
Our initial focus includes Titanium, Nickel and Rare Earth materials, while continuously evaluating other high-potential metals, minerals, alloys and advanced materials.
Our long-term ambition extends beyond trading and distribution, with opportunities across:
Sourcing → Distribution → Processing → Recycling → Value Addition → Manufacturing
AKD is also actively evaluating opportunities in the Titanium recycling and circular materials ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
Build the Commercial Engine
- Develop and execute AKD's sales and commercial strategy.
- Build relationships with OEMs, manufacturers, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers and strategic customers.
- Develop a strong customer base across targeted industries.
- Lead key negotiations, partnerships and commercial closures.
- Build and eventually lead a high-performing sales and business development team.
Build the Global Supply Network
- Identify and develop relationships with global suppliers, manufacturers, processors and distributors.
- Build sourcing networks for Titanium, Nickel, Rare Earths and other strategic materials.
- Evaluate pricing, supply availability, quality standards and supply-chain risks.
- Develop long-term supplier relationships and strategic partnerships.
Portfolio and Market Expansion
- Continuously research new metals, minerals, alloys and advanced materials.
- Identify high-growth opportunities and supply-demand gaps.
- Evaluate new industries, products and markets for expansion.
- Develop recommendations on what AKD should supply next and why.
The ability and willingness to continuously develop knowledge across new materials and industries is essential.
Go To Market & Growth Strategy
Work directly with the Founder/CEO to evaluate:
- Which materials and markets to prioritise.
- Which industries and customers to target.
- How AKD should differentiate itself.
- Trading, distribution and value-added business opportunities.
- National and international expansion.
Strategic Integration & Expansion
Participate in evaluating opportunities across:
- Backward Integration: sourcing, recycling and processing.
- Forward Integration: value addition and manufacturing.
- Vertical Integration: building presence across the value chain.
- Horizontal Integration: expansion into complementary materials and markets.
The role will also contribute to evaluating strategic opportunities, including Titanium recycling and processing.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who combines commercial intelligence, strategic thinking and an entrepreneurial mindset.
You Ideally Have:
- Strong B2B sales, business development, sourcing or commercial experience.
- Excellent negotiation and relationship-building abilities.
- Strong research and market intelligence capabilities.
- Ability to understand complex industries and technical products quickly.
- Experience or interest in metals, materials, manufacturing, industrial supply chains or strategic commodities.
- A willingness to take ownership and build from scratch.
- The ability to work directly with founders in a fast-moving environment.
Candidates from metals, mining, advanced materials, industrial manufacturing, aerospace/defence supply chains, commodity trading, procurement, consulting or corporate strategy backgrounds will be preferred.
Education
MBA preferred.
Candidates from leading IIMs, ISB, IITs, Ivy League institutions and globally ranked universities will be preferred.
However, exceptional candidates with strong commercial and industry experience will be considered irrespective of academic background.
Growth & Wealth Creation
This is designed as a long-term leadership opportunity, not simply a job.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow into senior leadership and potentially CXO-level positions, based on performance and the growth of the business.
Compensations Include:
- Competitive Fixed Compensation
- Performance-Based Incentives
- ESOP Opportunities
- Equity Opportunities on achievement of mutually agreed long-term targets
- Leadership and international exposure
- Direct access to the Founder/CEO
- Significant ownership and autonomy
- Will be strongly considered for a Director & CXO Role within AKDs Ecosystem
We are looking for someone who wants to build a company, create long-term value and potentially grow into one of the key leaders of a major advanced materials ecosystem.
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