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.

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%