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# Associate Marketing Manager, Product at SanMar- External 

- **Company:** SanMar- External 
- **Location:** Issaquah, WA
- **Posted:** 2026-09-24
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-14
- **Apply:** https://boards.greenhouse.io/sanmar/jobs/5248240007?gh_jid=5248240007

## Job description

At SanMar, the work you do makes a difference.

What's the Short Version?

The Associate Marketing Manager, Product supports the development and execution of marketing strategies and initiatives that align with business objectives and goals. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to bring marketing initiatives to life and deliver consistent, customer-focused messaging across channels. The Associate Marketing Manager combines market insight, product knowledge, and customer-focused storytelling to deliver marketing programs and campaigns that drive product awareness, customer engagement, and business growth.

What Will You Be Doing?

- Support the development and execution of product and category marketing strategies, campaigns, and initiatives that align with business priorities.
- Contribute to planning and executing marketing initiatives and campaigns, ensuring deliverables are completed on time and aligned with business objectives
- Partner with cross-functional teams to coordinate marketing activities and ensure alignment of messaging and objectives.
- Assist in developing marketing plans, content strategies, and communications that help customers understand product offerings and support business goals.
- Monitor campaign performance and leverage insights to identify opportunities for optimization and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with creative, digital, and business partners to develop marketing assets and deliver cohesive customer experiences.
- Gather and analyze customer, market, and competitive insights to help identify opportunities and inform marketing recommendations and strategies.
- Provide guidance and feedback to internal partners to ensure marketing initiatives align with brand standards.
- Proof marketing print communications.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and standards.

What Are We Looking For?

- Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field or equivalent experience
- 2+ years marketing, product marketing, brand marketing or related experience
- Strong coordination and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Ability to think strategically while effectively executing day-to-day responsibilities
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and building effective working relationships
- Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
- Ability to analyze information, identify opportunities, and recommend solutions
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality
- Adaptable and effective in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common business, marketing, and collaboration tools.
- Positive attitude with a collaborative, team-oriented approach

What's Our Offer?

Salary Range: You`ll earn between $80,170 - $95,000 annually, depending on experience.

Bonus: You`ll be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus up to 10% of base salary.

Paid Time Off: You`ll accrue paid time off on a bi-weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.

Additional Benefits:

- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle
- Life insurance
- Short/long-term disability coverage
- Paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pet insurance

What Should You Expect?

Hybrid: SanMar's Eastpointe office is located in Issaquah, WA in the Seattle metropolitan area. Employees are required to work in our offices Tuesday through Thursday each week and additional days may be added based on business needs. Our standard working hours are 8:00-5:00 PST. Periodic travel may be required. The employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods while working on a computer and participating in virtual and in-person meetings. Frequent use of hands for keyboarding and standard office equipment is required. Occasional standing, walking, and reaching may be needed to attend meetings or collaborate in an office setting. The role requires the ability to perform close visual work on a computer for extended periods. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10–15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Why Work at SanMar?

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. They bring their talent, passion and dedication to work with them every day. Their hard work inspires us and gives us purpose. We love working here together.

Whether you work in our headquarters, from your home or in one of our distribution centers across North America, we believe that investing in you is just the right thing to do. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health and well-being, life balance, career growth and (eventually) retirement.

SanMar works with brands you already know, like Nike, The North Face and Brooks Brothers, as well as providing industry-leading private label apparel and accessories. Our people come to work excited to do their part, providing clothing that helps people feel that they’re a part of something special.

Here’s your chance to be a part of this story. If you’re ready to work in a place where your participation matters and your growth is a priority, we’re ready for you.

SanMar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, whoever you love or follow in faith, whatever your disability or superpower status, whichever ethnicity or gender you identify with, you are welcome at SanMar.

SanMar participates in E-Verify.

## About SanMar- External 

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Retail Apparel and Fashion (wholesale imprintable apparel)
- **Target customers**: B2B – screenprinters, embroiderers, athletic dealers, and promotional product distributors
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Unite people and create connections” through apparel; guided by the founding principles “Be Nice and Tell the Truth.”

## Products & Services
- **Imprintable Blank Apparel**: T-shirts, polos, jerseys, knits, activewear, and accessories from more than 30 celebrated brands. Sold wholesale to businesses that add custom decoration (screen printing, embroidery, etc.).
- **Logistics & Distribution**: Eight distribution centers nationwide providing fast, reliable delivery to customers.
- **Sustainability Platform (“A Canvas For Good”)**: Programs focused on people, planet, and product, including ethical sourcing, community giving, and environmental stewardship.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue ~$1.2B (LinkedIn estimate) with over 5,000 employees (company reports “more than 5,000”; LinkedIn shows ~1,297, likely corporate roles only)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors (family-owned); partners include Hire Heroes USA and US Military Pipeline for veteran hiring.
- **Growth Signals**: 50+ years of steady growth; headcount growing ~7.4% YoY (LinkedIn); active job postings up 42.1% quarterly; expanding logistics network and technology investments.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Scale & Logistics**: Largest U.S. supplier of imprintable apparel with a nationwide distribution network enabling fast turnaround.
- **Brand Relationships**: Carries over 30 leading apparel brands, offering customers a wide selection.
- **Family-Owned Stability**: Private, family-run since 1971 with a long-term perspective and no pressure from outside investors.
- **Culture & Values**: Strong, simple principles (“Be Nice and Tell the Truth”) that drive consistent customer and employee relationships.

## Strategic Focus
- **Sustainability & Citizenship**: Deepening commitment to ethical sourcing, environmental goals, and community impact through “A Canvas For Good.”
- **Technology & Innovation**: Investing in best-in-class technology (e.g., AI strategy, UI design, logistics tech) to improve customer experience and operational efficiency.
- **Talent Development**: Growing the workforce and fostering an inclusive, diverse culture with programs like the IDEA Council and veteran hiring initiatives.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Casual, laid-back atmosphere built on trust and respect; values “Be Nice and Tell the Truth.”
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office**: Corporate HQ in Issaquah, WA; distribution centers nationwide. Many corporate roles appear hybrid/onsite; some roles (e.g., Sr. UI Designer) are contract/remote.
- **Benefits**: Competitive pay and bonuses, PTO, 401(k) with match, flexible spending, life insurance, anniversary awards, employee clothing discounts, flexible schedules, monthly events, charitable giving match, and one floating family holiday per year.
- **Engineering & Tech Culture**: Growing tech team (AI strategist, UI designers, software QA) with opportunities to work on logistics, e-commerce, and internal systems.
- **Diversity & Inclusion**: Equal opportunity employer with an IDEA Council driving diversity efforts; actively recruits veterans and military spouses.

## Sources
1. [SanMar Careers – About](https://careers.sanmar.com/)
2. [SanMar Careers – Explore Openings](https://careers.sanmar.com/explore/)
3. [SanMar About Us](https://m.sanmar.com/aboutus)
4. [SanMar Corporate Careers](https://careers.sanmar.com/corporate/)
5. [SanMar LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/sanmar)
6. [SanMar Greenhouse Job Board](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sanmar)

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