Own and execute AutoTrader.ca’s full consumer marketing strategy — from top-of-funnel awareness to lead generation and retention aligned with business objectives and growth targets.
Act as global brand lead for the entire group (AutoTrader.ca and AutoScout24), defining a unified international brand strategy and overseeing scalable frameworks across Canada and diverse European markets.
Build and manage an integrated marketing ecosystem spanning paid media, creative production, SEO/content, lifecycle marketing, social, PR, and consumer insights.
Lead a large, cross-functional team and manage a marketing budget of $10M+, working with internal resources and agency partners.
Collaborate closely with senior leadership, product, and sales teams to ensure marketing is embedded as a strategic driver of company-wide success.
Drive measurable outcomes including brand performance, user growth and engagement (traffic, VDPs, leads, conversions), competitive advantage, and operational excellence.
Requirements
10+ years in consumer marketing roles within digital marketplaces, e-commerce, media, or automotive
Experience leading a national or international brand with full ownership of strategy and execution
Strong background in building and managing large marketing budgets and teams (10+ direct/indirect reports)
Demonstrated success in driving both brand equity and performance marketing outcomes
Deep knowledge of brand strategy, paid digital and offline media, SEO/content, lifecycle marketing, creative development, and consumer insights
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across markets and levels
Data-driven mindset, commercial acumen, and the ability to balance creativity with ROI
Bonus: Experience working across global or multi-market brands
Bonus: Bilingual in French and English
Bonus: Post-graduate education in Marketing, Business, or related field
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