

Diverse employees at SanMar have rated Perks And Benefits, Compensation, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Women at SanMar have rated Outlook, CEO Rating, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
SanMar employees are 37% more likely to recommend SanMar as a great place to work
| 61% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 15% | Passives |
| 24% | Detractors |
Working at SanMar is rated highly by 113 employees, across various culture dimensions. SanMar employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Perks And Benefits, and Outlook categories, putting SanMar’s culture in the Top 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 20% compared to other companies in Seattle. See below in detail how working at SanMar was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at SanMar is rated A
Last updated 14 days ago
SanMar ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 101 SanMar employee reviews, 94% were positive. The remaining 6% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping SanMar improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 94% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 6% |
What did you like most about the interview process?They mostly hired hispanic that doesnt speak english
What did you like most about the interview process?I felt comfortable, and I was in my slippers.
What makes you most happy at work?I love coming to work every day, even on Mondays.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?A living wage that would pay my high rent
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Pay the mechanics that help keep sanmar going just a little more
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?In many positions across our company those that put forth more effort or do a substantially better job in the position they hold are not rewarded for that.
SanMar supplies apparel and accessories.
Our commitment to corporate responsibility combines all of our SanMar Family Values, driving us to support the people who create, ship and sell our apparel and accessories; to deliver quality, sustainable products that are ethically and responsibly sourced; and to do the right thing for our planet.
Combining integrity with exellence to ensure prosperity to all stakeholders on a continious basis.
| Headquarter | Issaquah, WA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | SanMar.com |
| Founding Date | 1971 |
| Tel | 2067273200 |
| Company Status | Private |
SanMar competitors include Alphabroder. SanMar ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how SanMar compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

113 employees at SanMar have reviewed SanMar across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 14 days ago.
Overall, the 113 SanMar employees give their leadership a grade of A, or Top 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at SanMar are pleased with their total compensation at SanMar, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at SanMar are pleased with their team. 113 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at SanMar are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at SanMar believe the environment at SanMar is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at SanMar is comfortably fast. About 66% of the employees at SanMar work 8 hours or less, while 3% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at SanMar are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.


The prevailing opinion from employees about joining SanMar is that the company was prepared on their first day. SanMar employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 67% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of SanMar's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 6 SanMar employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 5 have said yes.
Marty’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Seattle. SanMar’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with Over 10 Years experience, Female employees, and employees with 3 to 6 Years experience. However, Male employees, employees with 1 to 3 Years experience, and employees in the Sales department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to SanMar’s competitors, Marty Lott ranks right above Alphabroder CEO Norman Hullinger. Under Lott’s leadership, SanMar employee respondents are most happy about their Perks And Benefits and the company’s Outlook. Office Culture and Professional Development are two areas, according to respondents, where SanMar could stand to see real improvement.
The SanMar Executive Team is rated an “A” and led by CEO Marty Lott, Vice President of Finance Jerry Magnani, and Vice President of Sales Dan Tushar
Marty Lott CEO / President
Marty Lott serves as the CEO / President of SanMar.
Renton Leversedge Chief Revenue Officer
Renton Leversedge serves as the Chief Revenue Officer of SanMar. Renton started at SanMar in May of 2009. Renton... read more
Jerry Magnani Vice President of Finance
Jerry Magnani serves as the Vice President of Finance of SanMar.
Dan Tushar Vice President of Sales
Dan Tushar serves as the Vice President of Sales of SanMar. Dan started at SanMar in November of 1997. Dan currently... read more
Jennifer Larson VP - Human Resources
Jennifer Larson serves as the VP - Human Resources of SanMar. Jennifer started at SanMar in November of 2016. Jennifer... read more
CJ Johnson Executive Account
CJ Johnson serves as the Executive Account of SanMar.
Paul Whyatt Chief Financial Officer
Paul Whyatt serves as the Chief Financial Officer of SanMar. Paul started at SanMar in October of 2017. Paul currently... read more
Shelley Renning VP of Brand Management
Shelley Renning serves as the VP of Brand Management of SanMar.
Lee Strom VP Marketing/CMO
Lee Strom serves as the VP Marketing/CMO of SanMar.
How much do people at SanMar get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at SanMar is $118,040, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $113,009, or $54 per hour.
At SanMar, the highest paid job is a Director of Product at $217,413 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $40,030 annually. Average SanMar salaries by department include: Finance at $96,671, Engineering at $149,908, HR at $129,110, and Business Development at $86,416. Half of SanMar salaries are above $113,009.
41 employees at SanMar rank their Compensation in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 131 ratings) while 41 employees at SanMar rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 45 ratings).
Salaries contributed from SanMar employees include job titles like Sales Manager. Comparably data has a total of 0 salary records from SanMar employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $64k | $64k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $88k | $88k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $112k | $112k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $169k | $169k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $228k | $228k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $259k | $259k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $285k | $285k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at SanMar score the company 73/100 across various culture categories, placing SanMar in the Top 30% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at SanMar across various culture dimensions.
SanMar's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Paid Time Off is SanMar's 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 25% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. SanMar's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

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All Industries | 71% | |
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Product | 14% | |
Sales | 14% |
Candidates By Location
Seattle | 29% | |
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Bellevue | 14% | |
Portland | 14% | |
Belvidere | 14% | |
Puyallup | 14% | |
Other | 14% |
Who is the CEO of SanMar?
SanMar CEO is Marty Lott, their score by employees is 88
What is SanMar eNPS?
The eNPS for SanMar is 37
What is the salary for Customer Service Manager in SanMar?
Customer Service Manager average salary in the US is 85k
What are the salaries in the Admin in SanMar?
The average salaries for Admin in SanMar is 65k
Who are SanMar competitors?
SanMar main competitors are Alphabroder