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Dir of Content Marketing

S&S Activewear

Bolingbrook, IL
Full Time
Director
86k-102k
17 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

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. The company prides itself on being the 'critical link' that enables over 100 brand partners such as Adidas, Columbia, and Gildan to reach a diverse customer base of apparel decorators, eRetailers, and promotional products distributors. Since its humble beginnings in 1988 as a regional t-shirt distributor, S&S has grown into a multi-billion-dollar distribution platform focused on customer service, strategic product offerings, innovation, and technology. The company values service, deep relationships, innovation, continuous improvement, and accountability, fostering a growth-oriented and collaborative culture.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of a multi-channel content marketing strategy aligned to growth goals for brand awareness, lead generation, and pipeline acceleration.
  • Define and own go-to-market messaging across all stages of the customer journey, ensuring consistency across web, email, events, sales enablement, catalogs, and social channels.
  • Activate a B2B content flywheel, creating relevant, high-value content for prospects, customers, and partners at the right moments.
  • Partner with Marketing Managers to deliver integrated campaigns that support brand, product launches, and enablement initiatives.
  • Create and scale educational, thought leadership, and product-related content that engages and informs.
  • Oversee content across the full spectrum of B2B touchpoints: white papers, case studies, articles, emails, catalogs, panel/session descriptions, guides, and social content.
  • Leverage AI and digital tools to scale content production while maintaining high quality.
  • Partner with Commercial Analytics, SMEs, and Sales Enablement to ensure content reflects customer needs and market trends.
  • Provide strategic direction and accountability for channel owners (Digital, Catalog, and Social Media), ensuring their strategies and KPIs align with broader content marketing goals.
  • Oversee planning, prioritization, and execution of channel-specific initiatives including digital/web experiences, catalog merchandising, and social media engagement.
  • Evaluate performance against channel KPIs, provide guidance, and promote cross-channel collaboration.
  • Lead lifecycle content strategy (acquisition, onboarding, retention) to enhance customer engagement and loyalty.
  • Develop and scale customer enablement tools such as guides, resource hubs, and educational content.
  • Manage and mentor a multi-disciplinary content team, fostering collaboration and growth.
  • Collaborate across functions including Merchandising, Sales, Commercial, Creative, Sales Enablement, Ecommerce, and Customer Service.
  • Establish KPIs and reporting frameworks to measure content impact on awareness, engagement, pipeline, and retention.
  • Continuously optimize content programs to deliver measurable outcomes.

Requirements

  • 8-10+ years of experience in B2B content or marketing leadership roles.
  • Proven ability to develop scaled B2B content and messaging that engages target audiences and accelerates pipeline.
  • Strong perspective on channels, platforms, and partners to reach B2B customers.
  • Experience mapping customer journeys and executing content plans supporting all lifecycle stages.
  • Track record of managing both direct reports and channel owners, balancing empowerment with accountability.
  • Expertise in thought leadership, social, email, catalog, and digital/web content with best practice application.
  • Data-driven mindset with experience tracking and reporting on KPIs.
  • Confident collaborator capable of influencing and aligning stakeholders across levels and functions.
  • Strong project management skills with ability to balance urgency and strategic impact.
  • Excellent storytelling, writing, and communication skills.

Nice to Have

  • Experience leveraging AI and digital tools for content scaling.
  • Knowledge of the apparel or distribution industry.

Qualifications

  • Educational background is not explicitly specified, but extensive experience in B2B marketing is required.

Benefits & Perks

  • Remote or hybrid work options.
  • Full-time, exempt employment status.

Working at S&S Activewear

S&S Activewear fosters a growth culture centered on service, deep relationships, innovation, continuous improvement, and accountability. The company values diversity and supports human growth, emphasizing collaboration across functions and a focus on technology and innovation.

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Job Details

Posted AtAug 27, 2025
Job CategoryContent Marketing
Salary86k-102k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceDirector

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About S&S Activewear

Website

ssactivewear.com

Location

Bolingbrook, IL

Industry

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