Marketing Manager

About this position
Job Title: Marketing Manager

Company Overview: OMI is the worldwide leader in odor elimination chemistry with industrial, consumer, and commercial applications. The role primarily supports our consumer brand, Fresh Wave.

Job Overview
OMI is seeking a highly organized, campaign‑savvy Marketing Manager to translate brand strategy into structured, well‑executed 360 campaigns that span retail, ecommerce, social media, creative, and trade. The Marketing Manager reports directly to the CEO and works closely with Directors of Brand Strategy, Creative Services, Ecommerce, and Data & Insights.

Key Responsibilities

Own and manage the master marketing campaign calendar, ensuring campaigns are planned, briefed, launched, and evaluated on time across all relevant channels and departments.

Project‑manage integrated 360 campaigns from kickoff through post‑launch analysis, coordinating cross‑functionally with Creative Services, Ecommerce, Brand Strategy, Sales, Data & Insights, Trade Shows, and Social Media.

Participate in campaign ideation and brainstorming sessions, contributing creative and strategic input alongside the CEO and senior directors.

Develop clear and detailed campaign briefs that define objectives, target audience, key messaging, deliverables, timelines, channel needs, and stakeholder responsibilities.

Manage timelines and hold internal stakeholders accountable to deadlines; proactively identify risks and resolve bottlenecks.

Ensure campaign messaging and creative assets are on‑brand, on‑time, and aligned across all touchpoints and channels.

Support development of seasonal campaign strategies tied to Fresh Wave’s retail, ecommerce, Amazon, trade show, and promotional calendars.

Align trade show activations, retail sell‑in moments, ecommerce promotions, Amazon initiatives, and social campaigns with broader integrated marketing priorities.

Partner with the Director of Ecommerce and Director of Data & Insights to ensure campaigns are supported by appropriate digital tactics, performance tracking, and reporting frameworks.

Collaborate with the Social Media Manager to ensure social content reflects and amplifies active campaigns.

Partner with digital marketing agency partners to align paid media, SEO, OTT/CTV, retargeting, email, and full‑funnel digital strategies with campaign objectives, creative assets, and performance goals.

Use AI‑enabled tools where appropriate to support campaign planning, content ideation, research, reporting, and workflow efficiency.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.

4–7 years of marketing experience, with demonstrated experience planning and managing integrated 360 campaigns.

Exceptional project management skills—proven ability to build timelines, manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, and hold cross‑functional teams accountable.

Experience working cross‑functionally across creative, ecommerce, brand, and/or sales teams in a fast‑moving environment.

CPG experience preferred; familiarity with retail and ecommerce marketing environments a plus.

Comfortable contributing to campaign ideation and strategic brainstorming, not just execution.

Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and deadline‑driven.

Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to write clear, actionable creative briefs.

Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt quickly as needs evolve.

Collaborative, team‑first mindset with interpersonal skills to coordinate across departments and lead through influence rather than authority.

Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, or similar) preferred.

Comfortable using AI‑enabled tools to improve marketing efficiency, campaign planning, content development, research, reporting, and workflow management.

Passionate about building brands and energized by seeing campaigns come to life from concept to execution.

Physical Requirements / Hazardous Working Conditions

Chemical exposure to raw materials including plant oils, fragrances, and other materials will occur.

Hybrid role with in‑office work required Tuesday through Thursday.

Primarily sedentary, involving long periods of sitting and working at a computer.

Frequent use of standard office equipment, including computers, phones, and printers.

Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Occasional lifting of items up to 10 lbs (e.g., laptops, marketing materials).

Position is based in a typical office environment with moderate noise levels.

Salary and Employment Type
Salary: $80,000 - $100,000

Job Type: Full Time, Exempt

Benefits

Flexible schedule: Hybrid schedule (Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday in office)

Easy commute: Located steps away from Palatine Metra station

Affordable insurance: Health, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits available first of the month following hire

401k match up to 5% of annual salary

Annual bonus eligible after one year of employment

Growth: Rapidly growing company with proven history of growing with employees

Social events: Cubs tickets, happy hours, holiday parties, and more

Milestone awards for 1, 3, 5+ years of service

Swag: Annual swag drops for company merch

Safe and friendly work environment

Community involvement: Commitment to giving back to Chicago non‑profit partners

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