Sales Development Intern - Summer 2026
Guardian Sports, Atlanta, GA, United States
Who we are.
Guardian Sports is a family-owned sports safety equipment company that has rapidly scaled through intentional partnerships with the most elite leagues in sports. Our products — including Guardian Cap, PEARL lacrosse balls, LOOP headgear, FLEX chinstraps, and bio-based turf Infill — are trusted by professional and collegiate teams across the NFL, NCAA, CFL, and Premier Lacrosse League.
We protect over 550,000 athletes annually by combining 20+ years of material science expertise with a relentless commitment to innovation. As a rapidly scaling organization, we maintain the agility of a family business while competing at the highest levels of professional sports.
We’re looking for a Sales Development Intern who wants to contribute to our mission of making sports safer while learning from world‑class operators in the sporting goods industry. You’ll gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced environment where your work directly impacts athlete safety on the field.
What you’ll do. We’re seeking a motivated Sales Development Intern to join our sales team for Summer 2025. This role offers hands‑on experience in B2B and B2C sales within the sports safety industry, with a focus on outreach and prospecting to youth and high school football programs nationwide. You’ll play a key role in expanding our market reach by identifying opportunities and scheduling qualified meetings for our Regional Managers.
At Guardian Sports, you will join our mission to improve athlete performance and safety through equipment innovation.
Responsibilities.
Conduct outbound prospecting to youth and high school football programs through phone, email, and social media outreach
Research and identify potential customers including athletic directors, coaches, and program administrators
Qualify leads and schedule meetings between prospects and Regional Managers to discuss Guardian Cap and LOOP protective equipment solutions
Maintain accurate records of all prospecting activities and interactions in HubSpot CRM
Help maintain and clean CRM data in HubSpot, including updating contact information, removing duplicates, and ensuring data accuracy
Collaborate with Regional Managers to understand customer needs and refine outreach messaging
Support the development of prospecting campaigns and outreach templates
Track and report on key metrics including outreach volume, response rates, and meetings scheduled
Who you are.
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program (rising junior or senior preferred)
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Self‑motivated with ability to work independently and meet daily/weekly activity goals
Comfortable with high‑volume outreach and phone‑based communication
Interest in sports, particularly football, and passion for athlete safety
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and ability to learn CRM software (HubSpot experience a plus)
Organized with strong attention to detail and follow‑through
Previous sales, customer service, or outreach experience is a plus but not required
Schedule: Onsite M‑F, 9:00‑5:00 PM ET
Dates: May 27, 2026 – August 7, 2026
How did you find out about this position?
Current Employee
Career Fair
Newspaper Ad
Radio/TV Ad
Search Engine
Social Media
Glassdoor
Other
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We protect over 550,000 athletes annually by combining 20+ years of material science expertise with a relentless commitment to innovation. As a rapidly scaling organization, we maintain the agility of a family business while competing at the highest levels of professional sports.
We’re looking for a Sales Development Intern who wants to contribute to our mission of making sports safer while learning from world‑class operators in the sporting goods industry. You’ll gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced environment where your work directly impacts athlete safety on the field.
What you’ll do. We’re seeking a motivated Sales Development Intern to join our sales team for Summer 2025. This role offers hands‑on experience in B2B and B2C sales within the sports safety industry, with a focus on outreach and prospecting to youth and high school football programs nationwide. You’ll play a key role in expanding our market reach by identifying opportunities and scheduling qualified meetings for our Regional Managers.
At Guardian Sports, you will join our mission to improve athlete performance and safety through equipment innovation.
Responsibilities.
Conduct outbound prospecting to youth and high school football programs through phone, email, and social media outreach
Research and identify potential customers including athletic directors, coaches, and program administrators
Qualify leads and schedule meetings between prospects and Regional Managers to discuss Guardian Cap and LOOP protective equipment solutions
Maintain accurate records of all prospecting activities and interactions in HubSpot CRM
Help maintain and clean CRM data in HubSpot, including updating contact information, removing duplicates, and ensuring data accuracy
Collaborate with Regional Managers to understand customer needs and refine outreach messaging
Support the development of prospecting campaigns and outreach templates
Track and report on key metrics including outreach volume, response rates, and meetings scheduled
Who you are.
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program (rising junior or senior preferred)
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Self‑motivated with ability to work independently and meet daily/weekly activity goals
Comfortable with high‑volume outreach and phone‑based communication
Interest in sports, particularly football, and passion for athlete safety
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and ability to learn CRM software (HubSpot experience a plus)
Organized with strong attention to detail and follow‑through
Previous sales, customer service, or outreach experience is a plus but not required
Schedule: Onsite M‑F, 9:00‑5:00 PM ET
Dates: May 27, 2026 – August 7, 2026
How did you find out about this position?
Current Employee
Career Fair
Newspaper Ad
Radio/TV Ad
Search Engine
Social Media
Glassdoor
Other
#J-18808-Ljbffr