Guardian Sports is hiring : Media & Brand Partnership Manager in Peachtree Corner

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.

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