Media & Brand Partnership Manager

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

Tools you’ll use

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

Why Guardian Sports?

• Competitive salary & performance incentives.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off & parental leave.
• Chance to make an impact at a high-growth, innovative sports company.
• Schedule:
  
  M-F, 9:00-5:00 PM ET in office
• Location:
  
  Peachtree Corners, GA (commute or relocate required)
• Travel:
  Less than 10%

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How did you find out about this position?

• Current Employee
• Career Fair
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• Social Media
• Glassdoor
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• Other

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