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Autotrader.ca

Digital solutions for used-car dealers

Bilingual Inside Sales Account Manager - French/English

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
CA$55k - CA$60k+ Annual bonus + 3% matching pension
Junior, Mid
Bachelor's
Toronto, ON, Canada
In Person
Sales & Account ManagementAccount Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A diploma or bachelor's degree in Business or Marketing.
  • At least 1–3 years of competitive sales experience.
  • At least 1–2 years of experience as an Account Manager.
  • Proven results and consistency in achieving or exceeding sales targets.
  • Experience selling intangible, media, and internet products.
  • Advertising or marketing experience.
  • Demonstrated consecutive growth and positive performance trends as an Account Manager.
  • Ability to maximize results through systematic management of an account plan and increase sales to existing accounts.
  • Ability to use internal resources to find customer solutions.
  • Ability to educate customers through structured training.
  • Ability to solicit customer feedback, respond to inquiries, and resolve problems before escalation.
  • Ability to develop product knowledge relevant to customer needs.
  • Ability to adapt presentation and approach to different customer situations and expectations.
  • Ability to engage customers with an enthusiastic and persuasive presentation style.
  • Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office and other computer tools.
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication, listening, time-management, resource-management, organizational, prioritization, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Responsibilities
  • Grow revenue from existing commercial customers through effective inside sales techniques and outbound call management.
  • Maintain and build the client base by maximizing customer contacts and serving as the primary business contact for assigned accounts.
  • Drive sales revenue from dealer groups and independent dealers through online and specialty media streams, with a focus on DSS products.
  • Achieve weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales targets through outbound calls.
  • Develop customer accounts by proactively gathering and reviewing information to identify high-level sales opportunities.
  • Support customer satisfaction, revenue generation within the existing client base, and long-term account goals.
  • Prepare for customer calls, assess customer needs, and design proposals that address those needs and maximize business potential.
  • Discuss customers' advertising needs and promote relevant products and services in relation to their business objectives.
  • Sell based on value by understanding customer needs and demonstrating the value of Trader's offerings.
  • Manage client communications, resolve conflicts, and ensure compliance with client deliverables and revenue commitments; address client issues efficiently and respond promptly.
  • Maintain strong knowledge of new and existing product offerings.
  • Proactively contact existing accounts to increase client-base penetration and maintain revenue; set priorities and schedule calls accordingly.
  • Conduct post-sales activities to ensure advertising solutions continue to meet customer needs.
  • Monitor competitive products and customer reactions to inform market strategy; recommend new solutions and services based on current solutions and unmet needs.
  • Meet sales targets and objectives for the assigned client base.
  • Maintain customer records and prepare activity, closing, follow-up, KPI, and goal-adherence reports.
  • Present and negotiate rates with clients.
  • Submit complete and accurate documentation and reports to other departments within assigned timelines.

About the company

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.