Senior External Communications Manager

20 hours ago

🌽 Illinois – Remote

Although this job is listed in Illinois, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🗣️ Communications

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S&S Activewear

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B2B • Retail • eCommerce

S&S Activewear is a leading wholesale distributor of activewear and apparel, offering a wide range of products from over 100 top brands including Hanes, adidas, and Oakley. The company is known for its extensive inventory, speedy delivery, and commitment to customer service, fulfilling millions of orders annually. S&S Activewear provides customizable marketing tools and resources to help businesses effectively promote their products.

1001 - 5000 employees

🤝 B2B

🛒 Retail

🛍️ eCommerce

📋 Description

• 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. • Partner with brand marketing teams to create and implement a communications strategy that supports the annual brand plan and overall business goals. • 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. • Serve as the primary liaison with external agencies or vendors to ensure deliverables meet quality standards, timelines, and budgetary constraints. • Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers to enhance the company’s visibility and reputation. • Conduct market research to identify industry trends, competitor activities, and customer behaviors. • Develop and implement communication plans for crises or sensitive situations to protect and uphold the company’s reputation.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field. • Proven experience in corporate communications, brand strategy, or media relations, preferably in a leadership role. • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to craft compelling narratives. • Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and cross-functional workstreams in a fast-paced environment. • Experience managing external agencies and vendors. • Proficiency in data analysis and using insights to inform strategies. • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders. • Crisis communication experience is a plus.

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote Opportunity • Health insurance • Professional development opportunities