Science in Sport plc is a leading sports nutrition company that develops, manufactures and markets sports nutrition products for professional athletes and sports enthusiasts. SiS is a strong brand in the elite athlete community - in the 2016 Rio Olympics, 34 medal-winning athletes or teams used SiS products (compared with 24 in 2012). The SiS core product ranges include: SiS GO, comprising energy powders, isotonic gels, energy bars and shots; SiS REGO, including protein-based recovery powders; SiS Protein, products specifically designed to contribute to athletes'​ lean muscle mass growth and maintenance; SiS Supplements, comprising BCAA Perform, Creatine, Beta Alanine and L Glutamine; SiS Athlete Health, vitamins and supplements range designed to support and maintain immune function, digestive health and bone health.  SiS products are sold in a range of retail channels, including specialist sport retailers, major grocers, high street retailers and e-commerce websites. SiS is currently the official sports nutrition partner to professional cycling organisations Team SKY, British Cycling, Cycling Australia and USA Cycling. SiS is also a partner to British Triathlon & USA Triathlon. Along with supplying over 40 professional English & Scottish League football teams, SiS is Sports Nutrition Partner to the world's most popular football club, Manchester United FC. In addition, Olympians Sir Chris Hoy MBE, Mark Cavendish MBE and Adam Peaty MBE are Brand Ambassadors.

Head of Brand/Marketing - US

We’re a fast-paced, direct to consumer company seeking a passionate brand marketer with a background of diverse experience to join our team. This role is critical in the day-to-day and long-term success of Science in Sport in the US market and has the potential to fuel your career with invaluable experience.

Our ideal candidate will have broad expertise – stretching across communications, brand activation, innovation, digital/social marketing, and partnerships – and an unparalleled work ethic. In addition to searching for a consumer-centric marketer, we’re looking for someone who will push our brand campaigns, partnerships, and activation to new heights while growing our athlete exposure.

If you’re passionate about endurance sports or sports nutrition, possess the ability to think strategically while rolling up your sleeves to drive execution, and have a strong desire to step into a bigger role by scaling a new brand, let’s talk.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Play a leading role in setting the strategic brand plans for the coming year
• Direct oversight of all in-country brand creative and digital execution
• Own the social media and PR calendar to drive brand engagement
• On-going product assortment management including new product launch plans
• Identify and negotiate influencer and new partnership contracts
• Work in tandem with channel leads to plan and execute activations to deliver revenue and brand KPIs
• Increase brand equity through activation at key industry events and conferences
• Design and execute ad hoc consumer research to better inform strategic direction

Person specification (qualifications, skills, competencies and experience)

• Undergraduate degree required
• 5+ years in progressive brand marketing roles
• Masterful oral, written, and PowerPoint communicator
• Proven track record of leading brand communications to deliver strong ROI
• Proactive leadership (read: hands-on execution of work)
• Strong knowledge of digital marketing tactics
• Quick, decisive thought leader with a ruthless 80/20 approach to prioritization
• Entrepreneurial spirit