AboutREBEL
REBEL is the first and largest tech platform transforming retail's $1 trillion returns problem into a smarter, more sustainable model. As the only Certified B Corporation returns recommerce marketplace backed by top-tier investors, we're leading the returns revolution - partnering with over 2,500 top brands to give shoppers unbeatable deals of up to 70% off on open-box products, while keeping millions of pounds of returns out of landfills every year.
This role is for a builder: strategic enough to set direction for a channel, and energized by doing the work, not outsourcing it.
TheRole
The Director of Brand Marketing leads REBEL's organic brand presence and is accountable for growing brand awareness, engagement, and earned reach. You'll set the strategy for how REBEL shows up on social and in the press, and you'll personally execute against it alongside a lean team.
You'll partner with the CEO and leadership on REBEL's overall brand positioning, then translate it into content, campaigns, and cultural moments that travel. Success will be measured through a combination of brand, engagement, creator, earned media, and commercial performance metrics.
Thisisnota"manageagencies"role.Thisisaroleforsomeonewhoknowshowbrandsactuallygrowontheinternet.
WhatYou'llOwn
SocialMedia&ViralStorytelling;
- Lead REBEL's social strategy end-to-end across key platforms (e.g., Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, emerging channels)
- DevelopandevolveREBEL'ssocialvoice,tone,andstorytellingstyletomaximizereach,shareability,andculturalrelevance
- Setaclearpointofviewonwhatcontentshouldtravel,trend,andbreakthrough—andpersonallyhelpcreateit
- Runahigh-velocitytest-and-learncontentenginefocusedonvirality,scaledawareness,andbrandaffinity
- Setandreportongoalsfororganicreach,impressions,engagement,shareofvoice,andfollowergrowth
EarnedMedia≺(Hands-On)
- Driveearnedmediastrategyandexecution—storydevelopment,pitching,andrelationshipbuilding
- TurnsocialmomentumandculturalmomentsintoPRwins,andviceversa
- Secureconsistent,high-impactcoveragethatreinforcesREBEL'sbrandstoryandfuelsawareness
CreatorPartnerships&Community;
- Identify,recruit,andmanagecreatorpartnershipsbuiltforauthenticstorytellingandorganicreach,notpaidperformance
- Ensurecreatorcontentfeelsnative,on-brand,andcapableofdrivingviralmoments
- Identifyculturalmoments,trends,andinternetconversationswhereREBELcancrediblyparticipate
- Build grassroots buzz through community engagement and reactive storytelling; turn customers and fans into active brand advocates
WhatYou'llContributeTo
- Brandpositioningandnarrative. Partner with the CEO and leadership to evolve REBEL's positioning and personality; maintain and enforce the brand voice and style guidelines that scale across the organization
- Brandstewardship.Actasaday-to-daystewardofthebrand,helpingteamsmovefastwithoutdilutingit
- BrandandIRLpartnerships. Support co marketing partnerships and event opportunities that grow awareness and virality
- Cross-functional alignment.Work closely with growth, creative, and product to keep brand storytelling connected to business goals
Leadership&Scale;
- Leadthroughinfluencetoday;growintomanagingasmallsocialandbrandteamovertime
- Managecontractors,freelancers,andcreatorsasneeded
- Buildlightweightprocessesthatenablespeed,creativity,andconsistency
WhatWe'reLookingFor
Experience
- 7–10yearsinbrandmarketing,social,PR,orculturalmarketing
- Proventrackrecordofgrowingabrandthroughorganicsocialandearnedmedia
- Hands-onexperiencecreatingorcontributingtoviral,culturallyresonantbrandmoments
- Experience setting and reporting on social and brand performance metrics, and connecting them to business outcomes
- Experiencebuildingormaintainingbrandvoiceandsocialguidelinesacrossteams
- Startuporchallengerbrandexperiencestronglypreferred
SkillSet
- Exceptionalstorytellerwithstrongwritingandcreativeinstincts
- Deepunderstandingofhowcontentspreadsonsocialplatforms
- StrongPOVonwhatworks—andwhatdoesn't—ontheinternettoday
- Data-informedbutcreativelyled;knowshowtobalancemetricswithintuition
- Comfortableoperatingwithoutagencies,bigteams,orsafetynets
Mindset
- Buildermentalitywithabiastowardaction
- Willingtopersonallycreate,edit,post,anditerate
- Lowego,highstandards,strongopinions,looselyheld
- Energizedbyspeed,experimentation,andownership
- Obsessedwithturningsocialstorytellingintomassivebrandawareness
WhyREBEL
- Leadsocialandbrandstorytellingatacompanyreadytoscaleawarenessfast
- Directaccesstofoundersandexecutiveleadership
- Realownership,visibility,andaccountability
- Rocket-shipgrowthwithmeaningfulupside
- Thechancetobuildabrandpeopleactuallytalkabout
PayTransparency
This is a full time, exempt position. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience.
Initialbasesalaryrange=CAD$150,000-$185,000
EqualOpportunity
REBELiscommittedtoemployingadiverseworkforceandisproudtobeanEqualOpportunityEmployer.Qualifiedapplicantswillreceiveconsiderationwithoutregardtorace,color,religion,sex,nationalorigin,age,sexualorientation,genderidentity,genderexpression,veteranstatus,disability,pregnancy,oranyothercharacteristicsprotectedbylaw.REBELiscommittedtocompliancewithallapplicablefairemploymentpracticelaws.Ifyourequirereasonableaccommodationtocompleteajobapplication,pre-employmenttesting,orajobinterviewortootherwiseparticipateinthehiringprocess,
[email protected]
ApplicantsmustbelegallyauthorizedtoworkinCanada.REBELdoesnotsponsorworkpermits,LMIAs,orLMIA-exemptemployer-specificpermits,noworinthefuture.
REBEL may, from time to time, use AI-integrated technology to help us process and evaluate applications more efficiently. This includes tools that screen and assess candidate qualifications based on the requirements for this role. While these tools assist our workflow, all final selection decisions are made by our hiring team.
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📌 Director of Brand Marketing (Toronto)
🏢 Rebel
📍 Toronto