Full-Time

Commercial Strategy Senior Manager

Updated on 9/3/2026

Autotrader.ca

Autotrader.ca

501-1,000 employees

Digital solutions for used-car dealers

Compensation Overview

CA$140k - CA$180k/yr

+ Bonus

Toronto, ON, Canada

In Person

On-site in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Bachelor's, MBA

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
Power BI
Tableau
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Financial Modeling
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides

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Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field
  • MBA or advanced degree considered an asset
  • 3–6 years of experience in management consulting, preferably with a focus on digital, marketplace, SaaS, or technology-driven environments
  • Strong strategic and financial acumen, including experience in financial modeling, business case development, revenue forecasting, and ROI analysis to support data-driven decision-making
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to structure complex analyses and deliver clear, executive-ready insights and recommendations
  • Experience working with large datasets and leveraging analytical tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to generate actionable commercial and customer insights
  • Proven ability to evaluate and support growth initiatives such as pricing and packaging optimization, product monetization, market expansion, and cross-sell/upsell strategies
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally, influence senior leaders, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
  • Lead the development and execution of commercial strategies that drive sustainable revenue growth, expand market presence, and unlock monetization opportunities across the Marketplace and Software business units
  • Identify, prioritize, and evaluate strategic growth opportunities through market research, competitive analysis, and financial modeling, translating insights into actionable recommendations that inform leadership decision-making
  • Own the development of robust business cases and strategic recommendations that support new initiatives, product monetization opportunities, and investment decisions
  • Leverage commercial performance data, customer insights, and market trends to identify opportunities to optimize pricing, packaging, cross-sell strategies, and overall revenue performance
  • Partner with Product, Sales, Marketing, and Finance leadership to align commercial strategy with product roadmaps, go-to-market plans, and broader business objectives, ensuring coordinated execution across teams
Desired Qualifications
  • MBA or advanced degree is asset
  • Experience with digital marketplaces SaaS or technology-driven environments
  • Strong track record in pricing and packaging optimization, product monetization, market expansion, and cross-sell/upsell strategies is preferred
  • Experience with Power BI or Tableau and advanced analytics is preferred

Autotrader.ca provides a suite of digital tools for used-car dealers to grow online sales. The platform is subscription-based and combines marketplace listings, web solutions, inventory management, traffic analytics, and conversion tools; dealers upload inventory, publish listings, review analytics, and convert traffic into leads. Premium listings on autoTRADER.ca offer extra exposure, while the tools are designed to be simple to use and easy to measure. The goal is to help dealers attract more customers, manage inventory more efficiently, and increase sales in a competitive digital automotive market.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$2.3B

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

1975

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AutoCanada signed a national partnership on March 31, 2026.
  • AutoTrader reported stronger inquiry quality and engagement during its 2026 platform tests.
  • Greenhouse listed 28 openings on September 2, 2026, signaling active expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Q2 2026 used-vehicle sales fell 2.5%, pressuring dealer budgets.
  • Google AI Overviews and zero-click shopping weaken marketplace traffic by 2027.
  • Kijiji, Facebook Marketplace, and OEM sites compress AutoTrader's pricing power.

What makes Autotrader.ca unique

  • AutoTrader.ca remains Canada’s largest automotive marketplace as of March 2026.
  • Its March 2026 AI platform bundles DemandAI with dealer tools and simpler packages.
  • Its price index and editorial data give dealers proprietary market intelligence.

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Benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Gym Membership

Wellness Program

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

401(k) Company Match

Performance Bonus

Company News

AIM Group
Dec 12th, 2024
AutoScout24 completes acquisition of Canada-based Trader Corp. - AIM Group

Germany-based auto marketplace AutoScout24 has completed its acquisition of Canada-based Trader Corporation from private equity firm Thoma Bravo.

Newswire
Aug 16th, 2024
AutoScout24 Acquires TRADER Corporation

AutoScout24, a leading pan-European online automotive marketplace, has signed an agreement to acquire TRADER Corporation from Thoma Bravo. Existing majority shareholder Hellman & Friedman will make an additional equity investment in AutoScout24. This acquisition extends AutoScout24's presence outside Europe and enhances its service offerings in automotive dealer software and lender solutions. TRADER Canada operates AutoTrader.ca and AutoHebdo.net, with 26 million monthly visits and 5,000 dealer partners.

PE Hub
Jun 25th, 2024
Thoma Bravo-backed Trader Corp buys Collateral Management Solutions | PE Hub

CMS provides lien and registration services, recovery services and insolvency management solutions.

AIM Group
Jun 25th, 2024
Thoma Bravo Selling Trader Corporation

Private equity firm Thoma Bravo is looking to sell Trader.ca, the operator of AutoTrader.ca, Canada's leading automotive marketplace, according to Bloomberg. The San Francisco-based firm is working with an adviser to find a buyer.