CRUEL is an independent marketing agency based in Toronto, focusing on creating brand experiences for clients in CPG, Alc-Bev, Fashion, Beauty, Sports, and Entertainment. Established in 2013, we explore contemporary themes in art, marketing, and culture to connect online and offline experiences. We deliver measurable, impactful results through brand-building and direct marketing campaigns for companies such as Tre Stelle, CWENCH, Sleeman, Polar Ice, COTY Brands, Celsius, Spirit of York, among others.
You can find out more about CRUEL at www.cruel.co/
ROLE
Brand Leads help bridge the gap between our Brand Ambassadors and CRUEL. Leading our Brand Ambassador teams, our Brand Leads are accountable for managing their teams and ensuring that marketing objectives are met. The role is on-premise, and will combine elements of promotional work, supervision of staff, and working with CRUEL’s coordinators & management team.
Throughout the summer, Brand Leads will take on the exciting role of executing experiential campaigns on behalf of some of Canada’s largest food and beverage brands. By working at select events in Ontario, Quebec, BC & AB throughout the end of April until the beginning of October. Brand Leads will be tasked with leading and managing a team of Brand Ambassadors while helping bring the larger team to program success. Brand Leads will support the drive of trial, sales, and brand awareness and will also be responsible for communicating sample and promotional assets quantities to CRUEL staff. The ideal candidate will ensure program success for the brands we work with, our communities, and for CRUEL by eagerly conversing with potential consumers at events and/or festivals.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in the marketing industry, gaining real-world experience through managing marketing initiatives.
Brand Lead
START: April 2025
Experience working in a team environment
Proficiency with conflict resolution
Autonomous work habits and strong leadership skills
Excellent communication skills
A valid driver’s license and comfortability driving small and medium sized vehicles
A valid liquor serving license (i.e. Smart Serve; Serving it Right, etc) will be required upon successful onboarding
A valid food handling certificate (i.e. Food Safe) will be required upon success onboarding
Manage a team of Brand Ambassadors to accomplish on-site marketing objectives such as product sampling, brand awareness, and sales conversion
Prepare and distribute product samples on-site at brand activation programs within your region (Ontario, Quebec, BC or AB)
Track all product samples and other key metrics throughout each brand activation
Support program success by maintaining a clean and organized activation site - assisting in production elements where necessary
Deliver key brand messaging to consumers to encourage sales as well as drive brand awareness
Attend necessary leadership training sessions, retaining key developmental skills.
Support setup and tear-down of on-premise brand activations.
Lead on-premise reporting at the end of each event or brand activation
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CRUEL is a Toronto-based independent marketing agency specializing in Brand Experience and Creative services. Founded in Montreal in 2013 as a university lifestyle platform, CRUEL quickly became a hub for young people to connect through events and social media. By 2015, it transformed into a full-service marketing agency, leveraging insights into youth culture to help brands thrive. Over the years, CRUEL has delivered award-winning campaigns developing experiential strategies for global brands. Known for blending creativity, technology, and grassroots authenticity, CRUEL bridges online and offline experiences to create impactful, human-centered connections that drive real world results.
Experiential
Experience Design
Activation Development
Installations and Pop-Ups
Event Production
Interactive Sampling
Logistics Management
Staff Recruitment/Training
Retail EnvironmentsContent
Brand Storytelling
Digital Strategy
Content Production
Commercial Photography
Channel Planning
Community Management
Digital Platform Development
Emerging Tech Integrations
3D Motion DesignBranding
Research and Insights
Brand Strategy and Planning
Brand Identity
Art Direction
Illustration
Graphic Design
UI and UX DesignPartnerships
Strategic Partnerships
Negotiation and Contracting
Sponsorship Framework
Property Representation
Sponsor Activation
Valuation and Measurement