Communications Sr Manager - External

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ABOUT US 

S&S Activewear is a leading North American, tech-enabled specialty distributor of imprintable apparel, including t-shirts, fleece, athletic wear, headwear, workwear, scrubs and accessories. We pride ourselves on being the “critical link” that enables our 100+ brand partners such as Adidas, Columbia and Gildan to reach our hyper-fragmented base of customers, comprised of apparel decorators, eRetailers and promotional products distributors that embellish apparel items for diverse end consumer use cases (e.g., everyday wear, concerts, fitness attire, life events, team sports, etc.). At S&S, we differentiate in the market through a customer service focus, strategic product portfolio, world-class distribution infrastructure, a collaborative growth culture and a relentless focus on technology and innovation. 

Our success has compounded since the Company’s humble beginnings in 1988 as a regional t-shirt distributor to a leading, multi-billion-dollar value-added distribution platform that drives market penetration for our suppliers while enabling the growth, operations and fulfillment for a diverse range of customers across channels and business sizes.  We strive to be the apparel distributor of choice while inspiring and fostering growth for customers, employees and suppliers through our core values of service, deep relationships, innovation, continuous improvement and accountability.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Calling all storytellers, brand builders, and big thinkers. If you believe in the power of connection, creativity, and bold ideas, we’ve got a role made for you. We’re on the search for an External Communications Senior Manager to shape how the world sees and experiences our brand. You’ll lead the charge in bringing our story to life externally, elevating our visibility, reputation, and voice across commercial and corporate channels. This is your chance to make an impact, spark emotion, and build something unforgettable. Ready to dream big with us? 

The ideal candidate will excel at driving and managing impactful external campaigns, building strong media relationships, managing external agencies, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure brand consistency across all channels. This individual will also serve as a key project manager—coordinating multi-channel campaign efforts across internal functions and ensuring alignment with internal communications and enterprise-wide initiatives. 

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for impactful communications, collaboration, and a track record of delivering results, we’d love to hear from you! 

This position will report directly to the SVP of Marketing 

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE

Salaried (based on experience)

Monday - Friday (8am-5pm), Full-Time, Exempt

Remote Opportunity

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

• External Corporate Communications 
  • Develop and oversee the strategy and execution of all external corporate communications to ensure consistent messaging, tone, and branding.
  • Collaborate with internal communications and cross-functional teams to align on campaign strategies and execution plans.
• Brand Communication Strategy 
  • Partner with brand marketing teams to create and implement a communications strategy that supports the annual brand plan and overall business goals.
  • Ensure marketing communications align with broader organizational objectives and resonate with target audiences.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Project Management 
  • Serve as the lead project manager for external communication campaigns—coordinating timelines, deliverables, and inputs from marketing, sales, operations, and internal communications.
  • Build strong partnerships with internal functional leaders to ensure consistent, integrated messaging across all customer-facing touchpoints.
  • Partner closely with the internal communications team to align messaging and support internal engagement efforts, particularly those tied to commercial strategies.
• Commercial Internal Communications Support 
  • Partner with internal communications to support commercial-related internal messaging—ensuring employees are informed, aligned, and equipped to reinforce key customer communications.