About Franklin Sports
What is Franklin Sports?
Franklin Sports is a family-owned sporting goods company. It was founded in Brockton, Massachusetts in 1946 by two brothers, and is now "in the third generation of Franklin family leadership". "At Franklin Sports, Inc. we believe that sports make life better," it says. "Driven by our passion to get people moving, playing and competing, we bring sports to life for athletes of all ages." Its range runs from batting gloves, fielding gloves and protective gear to pickleball paddles and balls, volleyballs, youth sports equipment and family games.
It is "the official batting glove partner of MLB", and it is "proud of our partnerships with Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, the National Basketball Association, the National Football League, the National Hockey League, the National Women’s Soccer League, the Women’s National Basketball Association, the Pro Volleyball Federation, USA Pickleball, and Hasbro’s Nerf brand". "Whether our job is designing a product for a World Series MVP or a child enjoying their first swings of the bat, we are dedicated to make sports inspiring, fun and accessible for all."
Where will I work?
At its headquarters in Stoughton, Massachusetts, which comes with "a hybrid office option", or on site at its distribution center in Memphis, Tennessee. In October 2026 it is hiring in product management, retail-media marketing, cost accounting, quality assurance, e-commerce sales support, materials engineering, demand planning and logistics. Published salaries run from $57,000–$63,000 for a junior e-commerce sales support analyst to $103,000–$129,000 for a cost accounting manager.
What is the Franklin Sports team like?
"We are family owned and family driven. To join Franklin Sports is to join the #FranklinFam." Every day, it says, "we collaborate to bring innovation and quality craftsmanship across the world of sport", from equipment for professional players to a family's backyard games.
Work-Life Balance
After a 30-day waiting period, staff get a "20 days PTO program" and 13 paid holidays at headquarters, prorated in the first year: 33 days off a year. The Memphis distribution center's package is 20 days of PTO and 10 paid holidays.
Perks and Benefits
- 20 days of PTO and 13 paid holidays (10 at the distribution center)
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance (2x base salary)
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability
- A 401(k) with immediate participation, a 1% match and a 3% safe-harbor match, plus a potential 1% profit-sharing contribution
- Flexible spending ($680 carry-over) and dependent-care accounts
- Tuition reimbursement
- An employee life assistance plan and identity theft protection
- Employee discounts