Senior Director, Digital Marketing (15 month contract)

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Rakuten Kobo Inc.

Job Description Here at Rakuten Kobo Inc. we offer a casual working start‑up environment and a group of friendly and talented individuals. Our employees rank us highly in terms of commitment to work/life balance. We realise that for our people to be innovative, creative and passionate they need to feel valued and supported. We believe in rewarding all our employees with competitive salaries, performance‑based annual bonuses, stock options and training opportunities.

If you’re looking for a company that inspires passion, personal, and professional growth – join Kobo and come help us on our mission of making reading lives better.

The Role The Digital Marketing team is seeking a Senior Director, Digital Marketing to join our team for a 15 month parental leave contract. Reporting to the Vice President, Digital Marketing, the Senior Director will be the driving force behind the digital marketing strategy, bringing a visionary approach to maximise brand representation, elevate the customer experience, and integrate seamlessly with the broader marketing goals. You will be responsible for identifying global market opportunities in approximately 20 different countries, optimising all digital marketing channels to drive global growth, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver impactful online solutions. Your expertise will guide a talented team of performance digital marketers – SEM, Affiliates, Social and agency partners – for full‑funnel digital strategy and execution that delivers efficiently on customer acquisition and sales growth.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of a full‑funnel digital marketing and advertising strategy that drives brand awareness, engagement, and conversion across all digital touchpoints.

Build and model strategic marketing forecasts and investment scenarios across geographies, outlining potential performance outcomes based on varying levels of spend, channel mix, and market conditions.

Oversee brand digital and performance marketing to ensure alignment with brand and business objectives.

Partner with Analytics, Product, Creative, and Brand teams to deliver integrated, data‑driven campaigns that support customer acquisition, retention and lifetime value.

Leverage cross‑functional input and insights along with business analytics on CPAs and LTVs to inform decision‑making, optimise spend, and measure the ROI of digital initiatives.

Champion digital innovation by identifying emerging trends, technologies and channels to enhance brand visibility and competitive advantage.

Build, mentor, and inspire a high‑performing team of performance marketing professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

Oversee digital agency and vendor relationships to ensure best‑in‑class execution and performance.

Drive global marketing scalability by creating frameworks, tools and best practices that enable regional teams to adapt and execute effectively.

Partner with leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders to align digital marketing efforts with broader brand, communications and business strategies.

Ensure digital marketing efforts adhere to brand standards, accessibility, privacy regulations and compliance best practices.

Skillset & Qualifications

10+ years of progressive experience in digital marketing leadership roles, preferably within a global, consumer‑focused organisation.

Proven track record of leading multi‑channel digital marketing strategies that drive measurable business growth.

Deep understanding of performance marketing, brand digital awareness and advertising.

Demonstrated experience in strategic forecasting and investment modelling – assessing potential growth outcomes under varying budget and market conditions.

Strong analytical mindset, with the ability to interpret data, extract insights and translate them into actionable strategies.

Demonstrated experience leading and developing high‑performing teams across multiple disciplines.

Exceptional cross‑functional collaboration and communication skills, with experience influencing at the executive level.

Strategic thinker with a hands‑on approach, able to set vision and direction while managing executional excellence.

Experience managing large budgets and optimising digital spend for efficiency and impact.

Up‑to‑date knowledge of digital trends, emerging technologies and best practices.

The Perks

Flexible hours and hybrid remote working environment

Subsidised in‑office lunches

Four extended long weekends in the summer

Full benefits starting from your first day

Paid volunteer days, unlimited sick days and 3% RRSP matching

Monthly commuting allowance for those who are hybrid

Lifestyle spending account

Talent and development training budget

Free Kobo device + free weekly e‑book or audiobook

Weekly Kobo Tech University sessions

Maternal/paternal leave top‑up

Dog friendly office

About Rakuten Kobo Inc. Owned by Tokyo‑based Rakuten and headquartered in Toronto, Rakuten Kobo Inc. is one of the most advanced global e‑commerce companies, with the world’s most innovative e‑reading services offering more than 6 million e‑books and audiobooks to 30 million+ customers in 190 countries. Kobo delivers the best digital reading experience through creative innovation, award‑winning e‑readers and top‑ranking mobile apps. Kobo is a part of the Rakuten group of companies.

Equal Opportunity Employer Rakuten Kobo Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations for candidates with disabilities participating in the selection process are available on request. Any information received related to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

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