Who we are. 

At Guardian Sports, we manufacture sports equipment that is trusted by teams in the most elite football & lacrosse leagues across the country – the NFL, NCAA, & USA Lacrosse to name a few. We have a true passion for protecting athletes and use our 20+ years of material science expertise to continually develop technologies that can enhance sports equipment. 

We are a fast-growing, innovation-driven company seeking a Media & Brand Partnerships Manager to take ownership of our media buying strategy and brand partnerships — elevating Guardian Sports to the next level of national visibility. 

 What you’ll do. 

You will own our media and partnership strategy end-to-end: from identifying the right markets, to negotiating national partnerships, to managing spend and proving ROI.  

You will report directly to Marketing & Sales leadership but operate as the go-to expert and decision-maker for all things related to media buying and partnerships. 

• Partner with Marketing & Sales leadership to identify target markets for sales growth and brand awareness. 
• Own the media buy & partnerships strategy — set objectives, allocate budget, and deliver measurable ROI. 
• Identify & evaluate opportunities to expand brand awareness through regional and national partnerships. 
• Negotiate & manage contracts — from first conversation to renewal. 
• Maintain strong partner relationships and ensure fulfillment of deliverables. 
• Collaborate with internal creative & marketing teams to bring campaigns to life on time and on brand. 
• Oversee budget tracking, reporting & ROI analysis on all partnerships and media spend. 
• Champion Guardian’s brand externally through award submissions, PR opportunities, and high-visibility partnerships. 

 Who you are. 

• Strategic & Independent — you’re confident making recommendations, setting direction, and taking ownership. 
• Proven Leader — 5+ years of experience in media buying, partnerships, or brand marketing with direct responsibility for budgets and ROI. 
• Strong Negotiator — experienced in managing contracts and maximizing value from partnerships. 
• Data-Driven Marketer — comfortable analyzing performance, reporting on ROI, and adjusting strategy accordingly. 
• Relationship Builder — able to manage complex external partnerships while collaborating effectively internally. 
• Sports Enthusiast — passionate about working in athletics and contributing to athlete safety.

Extra credit 

• PR and media outreach experience. 
• Graphic design experience. 
• Digital advertising experience

Tools you’ll use 

• Project Management – Asana. 
• PR & Comms Outreach – Meltwater. 
• Social Media & Email – Sprout Social & Klaviyo. 
• Analytics & Budgeting – Excel, PowerPoint, and Datarails. 

 Why Guardian Sports? 

• Competitive salary & performance incentives. 
• 401(k) with company match. 
• Health, dental, vision & life insurance. 
• Paid time off & parental leave. 
• Chance to make an impact at a high-growth, innovative sports company. 

 Expectations 

• Schedule: M-F, 9:00-5:00 PM ET in office 
• Location: Peachtree Corners, GA (commute or relocate required) 
• Travel: Less than 10%