DEPUTY CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
GRADE: M2/M3
LOCATION: CHINGOLA, ZAMBIA

Vedanta, a future focused and growth-oriented company is a fully integrated producer of Oil & Gas, Zinc – Lead – Silver, Aluminium, Power, Iron Ore & Steel, Copper & Nickel, Cobalt, Ferro-Chrome, and Manganese, with a fast growing metal recycling capacity, and a broad range broad range of critical minerals. We are a dominant player in power generation, transmission, renewable energy solutions, optical fiber and display glass manufacturing. With our world-class, low-cost and long-life assets, Vedanta contributes 1.4% towards India’s GDP.

Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) Plc, a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources Limited. With an investment pledge of over $1 billion by Vedanta, KCM envisages to unlock key operations and increase production to 300,000 tonnes of copper per year by 2030.

To support this vision KCM is recruiting

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive and lead KCM’s marketing and outbound logistic function and setup a best-in-class marketing organization.
• Lead and manage marketing teams across market development, corporate communications, digital marketing, and customer relationship management.
• Collaborate with Sales, Trading, Operations, Sustainability, and Investor Relations teams to ensure cohesive messaging and go-to-market strategies.
• Monitor copper market trends, commodity pricing, competitor activities, and customer insights to inform strategic marketing decisions.
• Drive market advocacy initiatives and have sales contracts are in place.
• Oversee digital transformation initiatives in marketing, including market analytics, CRM systems, and automated campaign tools.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Economics / Marketing or Equivalent
• An MBA or Postgraduate qualification
• Minimum 10–12 years’ experience in marketing, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
• Strong negotiation skills
• People and customer relationship management
• Good commodity market understanding

Diversity leaders are encouraged to apply.