Country Manager, Canada Growth · Yoto's Canada office ·

Overview We’re looking for a Country Manager to join our team to oversee and drive our overall business growth in Canada with a strong focus on strategy, marketing, e-commerce, and B2B. This newly created role offers a unique opportunity to drive meaningful impact and shape Yoto’s growth in an exciting, expanding market. The role is based in Toronto, Canada. About Yoto Yoto is a screen-free interactive audio platform for kids. We make carefully connected audio players that kids control, with no microphones, cameras or ads. We have a catalogue of audio that inspires creative play and learning with 1,000+ titles in our card store from top creators, publishers and labels - think Disney, Marvel, Roald Dahl and Universal Music. We also create Yoto Originals like this one. Voted the 14th fastest-growing private software technology company in Britain in The Sunday Times 100 Tech 2025; and named the 94th fastest-growing company in Europe in the prestigious FT1000. Ranked 9th in Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in 2024; and featured in the Sifted 100 fastest-growing startups across the UK & I by revenue growth. Featured in Bloomberg’s 25 UK startups to watch in 2023; and ranked second fastest growing tech company in the UK in the Deloitte Fast50. Named one of TIME Magazine’s Top 100 Inventions of 2020. We’re 200 employees spread across the UK, US, France, Australia, Canada, Singapore, the Netherlands, Romania and China.. and growing We’re on a mission to be the soundtrack of childhood, and help families on their own unique adventures. By creating products that inspire independent play, we help families discover and grow with an inspiring world of audio - and we would like you to help us achieve it Yoto’s North America Team The North America team is a dynamic, cross-functional group bringing together diverse expertise across multiple departments including Marketing, Commercial, Content, Operations, and Customer Happiness teams. Working collaboratively, we leverage our collective skills to deliver exceptional products and experiences to drive growth in our largest market. We are an agile group catering to the unique needs of the North American market, while maintaining strong connections with our global counterparts. What you’ll be doing Your leadership will be instrumental in accelerating Yoto’s next phase of growth in Canada. As Country Manager, you will own the end-to-end revenue growth strategy for the market, collaborating with global and local teams to ensure seamless execution. Your responsibilities will include: Overseeing financial performance and budget management for the Canadian market Identifying key opportunities to drive revenue growth through channel strategy and optimization, marketing, pricing & promotions Evaluating & developing key B2B partnerships in collaboration with the Commercial team Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and clients Working in close collaboration with the North America marketing team to define the marketing strategy, and then working with global teams (PR, Social, Performance, Brand, Retention) as required to execute campaigns, on time and on budget Managing our Canadian PR agency and local PR initiatives to amplify Yoto’s brand presence Overseeing activations at industry trade shows, consumer events, and educational conferences Working with the global teams to launch new products and campaigns in market Coordinating with the Content team to localize and curate audio content for the Canadian market, ensuring cultural relevance and regional appeal Collaborating with Operations and Supply Chain teams to ensure efficient product availability and delivery in Canada Analyzing market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor strategies to inform strategic decisions and growth opportunities Leading and developing the Canadian team, ensuring strong cross-functional collaboration with North American and global colleagues What you’ll bring 8+ years of experience in a similar role; experience at a fast-growth startup/scale up is a huge plus Strong understanding of Canadian consumer behavior Proven track record of successfully developing and executing business development and marketing strategies in the Canadian market, ideally with experience across marketing, ecommerce and B2B Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field preferred Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with global counterparts Excellent financial acumen, including budget management and P&L responsibility Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills Experience building and managing partnerships with brands, retailers, publishers, and content creators Excellent communication and presentation skills in English; bilingual French is a plus A passion for audio content and technology Ability to think on your feet and learn quickly Experience marketing to parents is a plus. Salary: CA$175,000 - $195,000 based on experience What you can expect from us Flexibility: A choice based approach - as a remote employee you will work from your home with occasional travel to our Brooklyn office, as required. Our work from anywhere policy gives you the opportunity to work from a different location for a temporary period. Financial: Receive Life Assurance / Group Life & Disability insurance that covers your from day one of service via Allianz. Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan where Yoto contributes 3% towards your pension. Generous employee referral bonus scheme. Health & Wellness: Fully funded Healthcare plan (Bronze) provided by Manulife. A CA$40 monthly wellness allowance which can be used towards anything that prioritises your physical or mental wellbeing. You will also be covered by the Yoto sickness absence policy, with further details on Notion. Time Off: We offer 20 vacation days, 9 public holidays, plus extra accrued days. On top of this, you also receive your birthday off, plus 1 extra day of holiday for every year worked after you hit your 2 year anniversary, up to 5 extra days. After 4 years of service, you are also eligible for our sabbatical policy offering up to 3 months' of unpaid sabbatical. Helping Families: Variety of family-friendly leave, including enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, pregnancy loss and carers leave. People & Planet: Up to 2 volunteer days a year. A Book Allowance of up to CA$80 a year to contribute to your professional development. Fun Perks: You receive your very own Yoto player and starter pack of cards Regular company socials and celebrations, including our annual YotoFest Equity and Diversity At Yoto, we love creating a world where childhood is rich with discovery and joy. We’re also passionate about building a workplace where everyone can thrive - both professionally and personally. We value flexibility, giving our team the freedom to balance life and work in ways that suit them. We’re committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion group - sponsored by a member of our Executive Team - meets regularly to amplify diverse voices and perspectives, ensuring that all employees have a space to be heard. We don’t just embrace differences - we celebrate them. From curating inclusive audio content for families to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community, we believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and make us stronger. At Yoto, hiring decisions are based on skills, experience, and passion. We work continuously to improve representation, remove bias from our processes, and ensure fair evaluation for all candidates. We invite individuals from all backgrounds to explore opportunities with us and be part of a company that champions flexibility, equity, and inclusion. Learn more about our commitment to People and Planet on our website. Please only apply or engage with Yoto jobs posted on our careers page. All correspondence from our Talent team will only come through Teamtailor, our application tracking system. #J-18808-Ljbffr