Overview
Science In Sport Group is a world leader in sports and performance nutrition. We have two brands: SiS, which combines world-class science and innovation to provide optimal performance nutritional solutions for professional athletes, sports and fitness enthusiasts, and the active lifestyle community. This includes over 320 professional teams worldwide across football, rugby, cycling, athletics, basketball, netball and swimming. Brand ambassadors include former track cyclist Sir Chris Hoy and Eilish McColgan. PhD Nutrition is a premium, active-nutrition brand for the active lifestyle community wanting intelligent nutrition to help them achieve their goals. With over 20 years of research and development, our products are designed to maximise performance in and out of the gym. In 2025, PhD Nutrition will launch a new lineup of brand ambassadors. The brands sell through phd.com and scienceinsport.com, third-party online marketplaces including Amazon, and extensive domestic and international retail distribution. In 2022, the company opened a 160,000 square foot manufacturing and logistics facility in Blackburn, Lancashire, providing cost and response-time advantages and supporting quality standards. Science In Sport is a Performance Solutions partner to elite teams including Tottenham Hotspur, Saracens Rugby, British Triathlon, Aquatics GB, British Cycling, England Netball and Loughborough Sports, and is the Official Energy Gel Provider of RunThrough and the Official Nutrition Partner of Ultra X.
The Role
The Partnerships Lead will be the point of contact for all key brand partnerships to ensure maximum commercial and brand value. The role requires a deep understanding of contractual agreements with each partner and the ability to build meaningful relationships to maximise opportunities for both parties. The role will focus on developing and executing individual, specific strategies relevant to the partner and to our brands.
Benefits
* Cycle to work scheme
* Product discount
* Birthday day off
* Pension scheme, employer contribution at 4%
* On-site gym opening in August 2025
The Work - Your 4 Most Important Responsibilities
* Full operational ownership of key brand partnerships. Serve as the day-to-day owner of all communications with Tier 1 partnerships, ensuring delivery of commitments as a brand while executing contractual deliverables to drive commercial and brand value. Understand each partner, their events and moments, and how to leverage them to build authentic brand tone and relevance within their communities. Occasional travel to relevant partners for face-to-face meetings may be required.
* Track and measure partnership impact. Deliver insights by conducting regular reviews using external and internal data to show how partnerships add business value. Form a reporting template to review insights such as email, social, survey and product data, in addition to internal analytics tools. Share insights with the appropriate internal audiences to inform future decisions.
* Support contractual negotiations and sourcing new partners. In addition to delivering existing partners, assist in procurement and sourcing of new partners aligned to brand objectives, building relationships within the industry to find mutually beneficial agreements.
* Collaborate with internal teams to deliver on partnership rights. Work with marketing, product, creative, events and social teams to plan content and opportunities into the marketing calendar to maximise ROI and brand relevance.
Accountability – what you are responsible for delivering
* Be the main point of contact for all key partners, scheduling regular check-ins to ensure execution of marketing deliverables and identify opportunities.
* Create and sustain strong partner relations and become the day-to-day point of contact to grow mutual business.
* Define and determine our voice and presence in the communities of current partnerships.
* Work with internal stakeholders to facilitate delivery of brand commitments such as product, hardware, education and sampling, engaging Finance, Logistics, Elites, Customer Experience and Marketing as needed.
* Support the development and execution of tailored partnership strategies and joint marketing activities that add value for both parties.
* Take ownership of end-to-end delivery of digital rights within partnerships; brief, review and supply relevant creative assets when needed.
* Organise and participate in partner opportunities that drive incremental value, including content and appearance days.
* Survey the athletic and sports landscape to identify opportunities to extend partnerships.
* Identify relevant new partnership opportunities by networking and representing the brand.
* Monitor, analyse and provide regular partnership performance reports with KPIs, feedback and renewal recommendations; use insights to refine strategy.
* Manage the allocated partnership budget, ensuring invoices are processed and spend is reviewed against outcomes.
* Stay informed on sports and nutrition industry trends, sponsorship innovations, and competitor activity that may be relevant.
Capability - the skills and behaviours required to do this job well
* Strong understanding of contract negotiation, value exchange, and ROI-driven partnerships
* Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities
* Ability to collaborate with marketing teams to amplify partnerships across digital and physical channels
* Data-driven and proficient in tracking KPIs, preparing performance reports, and using data to inform strategy
* Comfortable using tools like Excel, CRM systems, and reporting dashboards
* Ability to identify and unlock mutual commercial opportunities
Performance – how you will know you are doing a great job
* Revenue generated directly or indirectly through partnerships, demonstrating a positive ROI and efficient cost management
* Increased brand awareness via owned channel digital reach/impressions and external partner surveys/data
* Brand and product adoption amongst wider partner communities and athletes
* Expansion of partnerships scope within budget
Specific metrics will be set when in role and will be reviewed and built upon regularly. Alongside this, you will be supported with a personal performance plan that will enable you to continue improving your own performance and impact.
Attributes – experience and mindset that will enable you to do well in this role
* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sports Management, or a related field
* Demonstrable experience in partnerships management, sponsorships, or business development—preferably in the sports, nutrition or entertainment sector
* Deep knowledge of elite sports environments, including team operations, performance culture, and athlete needs
* Experience in co-branded campaigns, content creation, and event activations, including familiarity with digital and social strategies
* Experience working with global brands, teams or rights holders
Mindset
* Views partnerships as mutually beneficial relationships, not just transactions
* Strives for excellence and credibility in every interaction with athletes and performance staff
* Always thinking about ROI, brand exposure, and how to turn partnerships into growth
Science in Sport Group is an equal opportunity employer; we value diversity and strive to cultivate an inclusive workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind in regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We fully support reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, to provide an inclusive and welcoming recruitment experience.
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