Job Title:  Marketing Specialist (Emerging Careers)

Location:  Cary, NC HQ

Start date:  June 2026

Nice to meet you!  

We’re the leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence – and questions into answers.    

 If you’re looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career with flexibility and a world-class employee experience, you’ll find it here. We’re recognized around the world for our inclusive, meaningful culture and innovative technologies by organizations like Fast Company, Forbes, Newsweek and more.    

About the job:

Ready to kickstart your career in Marketing? Our Marketing Associate Program (MAP) is a rotational program that’s designed to prepare you for what’s next. You’ll start with concentrated training and informational sessions where you’ll learn about SAS, our products, and our core marketing practices. Then, you’ll shadow some of our marketing teams to better identify your interests before beginning your first of three core marketing rotations. Some potential assignments include roles in the following functions: 

• Social/Digital Marketing
• Integrated Marketing Campaigns
• Event Planning
• Corporate Messaging
• Corporate Communications/Public Relations
• Creative Design
• Web Design and Optimization
• Marketing Sciences/Customer Insights
• Product Marketing

Throughout each eight-month rotation, you’ll gain a deeper understanding and valuable experience with each unique marketing role, equipping you with the skills you need to succeed. Upon completion of your third rotation, you’ll be placed within our marketing organization according to your best fit and business need.  

As a member of the Marketing Associate Program, you will have an opportunity to: 

• Receive coaching and mentoring from marketing professionals
• Learn about our products, customers, business, and brand
• Conduct research on markets, industries, competitors, products, campaigns, and business
• Work on marketing campaigns, messages, and creative
• Work with rotational managers to hone your marketing skills
• Develop solutions to business problems
• Grow your network by connecting with current and former Marketing Associates and other SAS employees

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Business, Marketing, Sales, or related discipline
• Some knowledge of marketing concepts including content, digital, social and email strategies and business-to-business acumen
• Strong understanding of marketing communication concepts and functions
• Good written, verbal, and visual communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of audience 

Preferred qualifications

• Good analytical, organizational, and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Good organizational and executional skills
• Some analytical abilities and data-driven decision making
• Self-driven and energetic

Additional Information

• This is an entry-level position.
• This position is based out of our Cary, NC HQ office.  You must be able to work in the HQ office in a hybrid capacity in the area or be willing to relocate.

Timeline

• Applications open in mid-October.  Position will be posted on October 17 and unposted on October 27.
• Hirevue On Demand Virtual Interviews:  November
• Final (Virtual) Interview:  November - December
• Offers:  December

World-class benefits    

Highlights include...  

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans with a low annual deductible and copays. 
• Onsite Health Care Center (HQ) that’s free to employees and covered family members.   
• Onsite pharmacy (HQ) where a 30-day supply of any generic drug costs $5 or less. Not local? They ship for free. 
• An industry-leading 401k plan. 
• Generous time away including vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, and our much-loved U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1. 
• Volunteer Time Off, parental leave and unlimited paid sick days. 
• Generous childcare benefits for all full-time employees 

Diverse and Inclusive    

At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our diverse workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers. Our commitment to diversity is a priority to our leadership, all the way up to the top; and it’s essential to who we are. To put it plainly: you are welcome here.   

Additional Information 

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. SAS is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Read more: Know Your Rights. Also view the Pay Transparency notice.

Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications. The level of this position will be determined based on the applicant's education, skills and experience. Resumes may be considered in the order they are received. SAS employees performing certain job functions may require access to technology or software subject to export or import regulations. To comply with these regulations, SAS may obtain nationality or citizenship information from applicants for employment. SAS collects this information solely for trade law compliance purposes and does not use it to discriminate unfairly in the hiring process.  

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