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% Name * First Last Email * Phone * Netherlands +31 Address * Address Line 1 Address Line 2 City State Zip Code How did you find out about this position? Current Employee Career Fair Search Engine Social Media Glassdoor LinkedIn Other Upload your resume * Click or drag a file to this area to upload. Click or drag a file to this area to upload. #J-18808-Ljbffr