ABOUT OMSOM:
Omsom is building the new authority in Asian Food CPG, bringing proud, loud Asian flavors into your home kitchen. Founded by 2 first-gen sisters + daughters of Vietnamese refugees, Omsom partners with iconic Asian chefs to create pantry shortcuts. No more diluted dishes, no more cultural compromise — just bold Asian flavors at your fingertips. We launched in May 2020 and have since sold out 10x, launching partnerships with household names like Disney and Instant Pot. We’re backed by some of the best investors + DTC/CPG founders in the biz, like Jen Rubio (Away), Scott Norton (Sir Kensington’s), Miguel + Alexandra Garza (Siete), and Shan-Lyn Ma (Zola). As seen in Fast Company, Vogue, the TODAY Show, Business Insider, Thrillist, Food & Wine.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
As Chief of Staff at Omsom, you will play a critical role in our high-growth startup, working hand-in-hand with our co-founder/CEO to drive key decisions, strategy and execution across operations, marketing, product, distribution, and more. You’ll take ownership of some of Omsom’s most critical priorities, using your passion, creativity, and problem-solving skills every day.
This is a full-time role. Strong preference for candidates based in NYC, but we can be flexible for the right candidate.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
- Work directly with the CEO to drive strategic priorities across all areas of the business
– you may touch everything from sales to supply chain to recruiting - Be the go-to strategic thought partner for Omsom’s leaders for key analyses and
relevant external relations (e.g., fundraising, negotiating contract terms or evaluating
prospective partnerships) - Jump into an array of dynamic projects – from strategic initiatives at the 10,000 foot
level down to tactical day-to-day execution - Drive both strategic and tactical initiatives across the business that primarily
encompass: - Strategy & initiative execution
- Execute on key strategic initiatives related to growth / retention,
improving efficiencies, etc. in collaboration with CEO + broader team - Drive key decisions and improvements to the business through
data-driven insights, in areas like unit economics, customer acquisition,
operations, core business expansion, and new opportunities - Proactively propose high-priority initiatives based on analytical findings
- Finance
- Be the go-to financial expert for Omsom’s leaders
- Manage company-wide finances + budgeting in collaboration with CEO
- Identify, establish, and manage relationships with third-party finance +
accounting partners - Assist in investor relations and support executive team on potential
future fundraising efforts - Identify and refine KPI metrics to target to monitor business
performance and improvement - Operations
- Support key operations including R&D, sourcing, procurement,
manufacturing, logistics and fulfillment - Drive key initiatives optimizing COGS, fulfillment, and supply + demand
planning
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 4+ years experience at a leading management consulting firm OR executing strategy /
operations for a growing DTC and/or CPG company (startup experience strongly
preferred) - Strong analytical skill set with experience in a role involving data analysis, strategic
thinking, and financial modeling - Able to work both fast and right – you understand when things require precision and
accuracy and when 80% gets you to the desired outcome - Proactive, hard-working and resourceful in pushing progress forward and meeting
accelerated timelines - Highly organized + reliable, able to manage multiple projects at once across different
areas of the business - Strategic, confident communicator both verbal and written
- Strong collaborator, skilled at building trusting relationships, getting buy-in and
advocating for Omsom’s needs and priorities - Deeply understands + is passionate about Omsom’s mission, vision + values
- Culture fit: empathetic, understanding, fun
COMPENSATION:
We offer a competitive salary package, strong health benefits, an unlimited vacation policy, monthly fun team activities, and a monthly wellness stipend.
TO APPLY:
Please fill out this short application as soon as possible – we’ll be interviewing on a rolling basis. It will ask for your resume and a short statement about why you’re excited about our company/product/mission. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US.
OUR VALUES:
Omsom was founded by two Vietnamese sisters – Vanessa and Kim Pham. Vanessa is a CPG and e-comm strategist and alumna of Bain and Harvard. Kim is a longtime startup operator and ex-VC. Both are Forbes 30 Under 30 recipients.
We have 3 main values:
- Rising Tides Raise All Boats – We believe underrepresented communities can unlock
and amplify each other’s mobility and influence. - Lead and Work Wholeheartedly – We hire, collaborate, and make decisions from a
place of abundance, making sure to revel in the journey, not the destination. - Build With Intention, Without Concession – We are committed to uncompromised
flavors and undiluted stories. As a company, we exist to reclaim, honor, and celebrate POC communities and cuisines.
As a company that was built from a desire for inclusion and representation, Omsom seeks individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. BIPOC, womxn, and LGBTQ+ individuals are highly encouraged to apply.
