Senior Manager, Commercial Strategy
Job Description
<p>We are a Canadian leader in digital automotive solutions. Our flagship brands — <strong>AutoTrader.ca, AutoSync, Dealertrack Canada and CMS</strong> — help Canadians buy, sell, and finance vehicles with confidence.</p> <p><strong>AutoTrader.ca</strong> is Canada’s largest automotive marketplace, with over <strong>25 million monthly visits</strong>.</p> <p>As part of <strong>AutoScout24 </strong>group, Europe’s largest online car marketplace, we’re shaping the future of automotive retail in Canada and beyond.</p> <p>Join us on our journey as we bring together the best of Europe and North America to shape the future of automotive retail.</p> <div><strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">Role Summary</span></strong></div> <p>As <strong>Senior Manager, Commercial Strategy</strong>, you will help shape the commercial direction of our Marketplace and Software businesses. Working at the heart of the business, you'll partner with Executive Leadership, our Private Equity investor, and teams across Product, Sales, Finance, and Marketing to tackle our biggest commercial opportunities, influence high-stakes decisions, and turn strategy into measurable growth.<br><br>This is a high-impact, high-visibility role for a strategic thinker who enjoys solving complex business challenges, using data to drive decisions, and leading initiatives from idea to execution. Reporting to the Head of Pricing and Commercial Strategy, you'll play a key role in shaping the next stage of our growth journey.</p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What you’ll do</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">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</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">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</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Own the development of robust business cases and strategic recommendations that support new initiatives, product monetization opportunities, and investment decisions</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Leverage commercial performance data, customer insights, and market trends to identify opportunities to optimize pricing, packaging, cross-sell strategies, and overall revenue performance</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">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</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What you’ll need</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field required; MBA or advanced degree considered an asset. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">3–