Full-Time
AI Account Executive
Maritimes, AutoSync
Updated on 9/3/2026
Autotrader.ca
501-1,000 employees
Digital solutions for used-car dealers
Compensation Overview
CA$65k - CA$70k/yr
Remote in Canada
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- At least 1 year of B2B sales experience, preferably in automotive, software as a service, or artificial intelligence.
- A proven track record of meeting or exceeding quota.
- Experience selling to automotive dealerships, dealer groups, or automotive service providers.
- Strong consultative selling and negotiation skills.
- Ability to explain complex artificial intelligence concepts in simple, business-focused language.
- Proficiency with a customer relationship management system such as Salesforce or HubSpot.
- Own and manage the full sales cycle, including prospecting, discovery, demonstrations, negotiation, and closing.
- Sell artificial-intelligence-driven solutions, including conversational artificial intelligence, lead management, and broadcast tools, to automotive clients.
- Build relationships with dealer principals, general managers, sales directors, and other stakeholders.
- Identify customer pain points and position artificial intelligence solutions that drive measurable return on investment.
- Develop and maintain a healthy pipeline through outbound prospecting and inbound leads.
- Deliver compelling product demonstrations and value-based proposals.
- Forecast accurately and consistently meet or exceed revenue targets.
- Stay current on automotive industry trends and emerging artificial intelligence technologies.
- Experience selling artificial intelligence, automation, customer relationship management, or data-driven platforms.
- Knowledge of the automotive industry, including retail automotive, original equipment manufacturers, marketplaces, or mobility technology.
- Experience with mid-market or enterprise automotive accounts.
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
Germany-based auto marketplace AutoScout24 has completed its acquisition of Canada-based Trader Corporation from private equity firm Thoma Bravo.
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.
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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.