Social Media Manager

OMI Industries Inc•Palatine, IL

just now•Hybrid

About The Position

OMI is the worldwide leader in odor elimination chemistry with industrial, consumer, and commercial applications. This role will work primarily with our consumer brand, Fresh Wave. At OMI, we’re not looking for someone to “manage social” for Fresh Wave. We’re looking for someone to build it into a growth engine. Fresh Wave is a fast-growing consumer brand redefining odor elimination—without toxic chemicals. We’re expanding rapidly across retail, Amazon, and DTC, and social is a critical lever for where we’re going next. This role is for someone who: Thinks in content, not calendars, Understands what makes people stop scrolling, Wants to create, test, and scale ideas that actually drive business. You’ll have real ownership, real autonomy, and a real opportunity to shape how a brand shows up in the world.

Requirements

You’ve created content that performed—for a brand, or your own account
You understand what works on TikTok/IG right now (and how fast it changes)
You’re hands-on — you don’t just brief content, you help make it happen
You have strong instincts for hooks, storytelling, and pacing
You move fast, iterate quickly, and don’t wait for perfection
You’re comfortable owning something and being accountable for results

Nice To Haves

Have experience in consumer brands (CPG, DTC, Amazon-driven brands)
Have worked with influencers or built creator partnerships
Are comfortable being on camera—or directing others on camera
Have a strong POV on what makes brands culturally relevant

Responsibilities

Build and scale our social presence across Instagram, TikTok, and emerging platforms
Concept, shoot, and edit content (and/or direct creators) that people actually want to watch
Turn everyday odor problems into highly relatable, shareable content
Test constantly — hooks, formats, trends, messaging — and double down on what works
Partner with influencers and creators to extend reach and drive performance
Use performance data to inform creative decisions (not just report on it)
Collaborate with marketing and leadership to align social with broader growth goals

Benefits

Flexible schedule: Hybrid schedule (Tues/Wed/Thurs in office)
Easy Commute: Located steps away from Palatine Metra station – easy commute from city or other UPNW train locations!
Affordable Insurance: Health, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits (available first of the month following the date of hire)
401k Match: Up to 5% of your annual salary (basically an automatic 5% bonus)!
Annual bonus: Eligible after one year of employment
Growth: Rapidly growing company with proven history of growing with employees
Social Events: Jam-packed social calendar – Cubs tickets, happy hours, holiday parties, and more!
Milestone awards: Get rewarded for 1, 3, 5+ years of service
Swag: Annual swag drops for company merch
Safe and friendly work environment
Community Involement: OMI is simply unmatched in our hands-on and financial commitments to our Chicago non-profit partners. Point blank: It’s a priority to make a difference in our communities.