Who We Are

Science In Sport Group is a world leader in sports and performance nutrition.

We have two highly regarded 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 a broad range of sports including Football, Rugby, Cycling, Athletics, Basketball, Netball and Swimming. Brand ambassadors include former track cyclist Sir Chris Hoy, an eleven-time world champion and six-time Olympic champion, and Eilish McColgan, who won gold in the 2022 Commonwealth Games 10,000 metres.

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. It’s an exciting time for PhD Nutrition as 2025 will kick off an entirely new line up of brand ambassadors, from hybrid athletes to qualified sports nutritionists.

The two brands sell through the phd.com and scienceinsport.com digital platforms, third-party online marketplaces including Amazon, as well as extensive domestic and international retail distribution.

In 2022 the company opened a state of the art 160,000 square foot manufacturing and logistics facility in Blackburn, Lancashire. Providing a significant advantage in product costs and customer response time and most importantly, allowing Science In Sport to lead the way for quality standards.

Science In Sport is a Performance Solutions partner to globally recognised elite teams, including Tottenham Hotspur, Saracens Rugby, British Triathlon, Aquatics GB, British Cycling, England Netball and Loughborough Sports. As well as being the Official Energy Gel Provider of RunThrough and the Official Nutrition Partner of Ultra X.

The Role

The Amazon Executive plays a key role in the implementation of the Amazon business strategy & supports the Senior Amazon Account Manager in the delivery of the annual plans across the UK & Europe.

• Job Type: Permanent
• Salary: up to £35,000
• Working Hours: Monday - Friday
• Location: Blackburn

Benefits

• Cycle to work scheme
• Hybrid working (minimum 3 days in the office)
• Product discount
• Employee discount vouchers
• Birthday day off
• Pension scheme, employer contribution at 4%

The work - Your 4 most important responsibilities

1. Manage and optimise catalogue health as well as best-in-class content to ensure accurate product listings to maximise sales performance
2. Work with internal team to manage inventory to ensure optimal stock levels, timely restocking, and efficient fulfillment to Amazon
3. Perform analytical assessments of performance and market trends to identify opportunities, make data-driven decisions and improve commercial performance.
4. Cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment and appropriate prioritization of Amazon objectives & requirements

Accountability – what you are responsible for delivering

• Catalogue health: Maintain & monitor catalogue health through regular "walk the store" checks & promptly address any required changes
• Catalogue expansion: Launch new products and ensure the adoption of best practices in the go-to-market strategy
• Content management: Ensure all products feature the appropriate content that follows Amazon's best practices and is optimised for best performance
• Liaising with Amazon: Attend weekly and quarterly AVS/QBR meetings and collaborate closely with Amazon Brand Specialists to drive growth
• Compliance excellence: Ensure product listings comply with Amazon’s guidelines to prevent product listing suppressions and charges
• Inventory management: Monitor stock levels & manage inventory to prevent excess stock or out of stock lines
• Stock forecasting: Submit a monthly forecast for the relevant regions and adjust based on sell-through data to guarantee supply chain efficiency
• Logistical efficiency: Collaborate with supply chain & customer service teams to ensure timely shipment and product availability in the different warehouses/Fulfilment Centres
• Analytical approach Create and update performance reports based on business requirements, ensuring alignment with key objectives
• Performance analysis Track key performance metrics, such as sales, Net Pure Product Profit and glance views & report the findings to the business
• Business development: Identify opportunities and risks based on performance metrics and seek areas for optimisation
• Market & competitor analysis: Monitor competitors’ activities, pricing, and product offerings, while conducting market research to understand customer preferences and industry trends
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure objectives and requirements are communicated effectively & measures are taken in a timely manner

Capability - the skills and behaviours required to do this job well

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to create & interpret reports and make data-driven decisions
• Good understanding of Microsoft package with a focus on data analysis and reporting
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities to resolve issues in a timely manner
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Good interpersonal skills to build and maintain key stakeholder relationships
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and use critical thinking to identify priorities and make the most of available time

Performance – how you will know you are doing a great job

• Performance metrics improvement:
  • Group revenue & profitability metrics as main priority
  • Reduce catalogue defects, increase Subscribe & Save penetration & monitor pricing

• Conversion rate optimisation

• Forecast accuracy

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.

• Commercial drive – continuously seeking opportunities to maximise profitable revenue

• Analytical mindset – data driven-decision making

• Problem-solving ability in a complex and dynamic environment

• An inquisitive individual with a strong willingness and ability to learn new tasks

• Relationship management – able to build strong relationships internally and externally

• ‘One Team’ approach – works individually and with others to deliver the best result for our business

• Strong communication skills in English (additional language skills an advantage)

• Experience working with Amazon Vendor/Seller platforms or within the broader eCommerce industry is an advantage
• Knowledge of the Sports Nutrition/Fitness market is an advantage

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.