AEC Looking for Wholesale Automotive Sales Rep at St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada Full Time

AEC is a global mobility solutions provider committed to finding better ways to positively impact the automotive industry. The group of companies is active in the areas of international vehicle distribution, global fleet services, parts and accessories, homologation, retail, and logistics services, and is an official distributor of Stellantis Dodge and RAM brands in Europe. On a journey of hyper growth and transformation towards e-mobility solutions, we are currently looking for some great new colleagues across different areas to join our global team.

We are looking for a Wholesale Automotive Sales Rep to join our CANAM purchasing team! If you have a passion for cars and want to join a fast-growing business, get in touch!

Note: This position may be offered as a Hybrid role to help us hire the best of the best!

Qualified candidates must be self motivated and driven for success.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Build strong relationships/rapport with various buyers across the market.
• Onboard additional dealers to grow the existing network
• Manage the sale of inventory across multiple channels (Auctions, Direct Dealerships, Rental companies, etc).
• Inspect vehicle conditions, damage reports, and accident history to strengthen sales decisions.
• Effectively coordinate/collaborate with multiple departments (Reconditioning, Logistics and Accounting).
• Hit weekly targets based on assigned sales requirements.
• Manage vehicle inventory and upload to our e-commerce platform.

Please be advised that this role requires travel within Ontario and to the USA. You must have a valid passport and the ability to travel freely over the boarder to be considered for this role.

Your profile

Education & Experience:

• Minimum 1-2 years experience relating to automotive Wholesale and Used vehicle sales
• Experience selling vehicles in a dealership environment is considered a valuable asset,
• Post Secondary Degree (asset)
• OMVIC certification (asset)
• Previous experience with CRM programs and other related software

The ideal candidate will have the following skills & abilities:

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Passion for automobiles and an adept knowledge of vehicle brands, makes, models and market trends
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and expertly prioritize tasks to optimize output
• Proven experience juggling multiple ongoing projects
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, high-pressure work environment
• Exceptional communication, problem resolution, and customer service skills
• Strong leadership abilities and the capacity to work effectively as a team player or individual contributor
• Ability to perform at a high level of mental and physical capacity across diverse working conditions

Our Corporate Values:

• Adaptability: we love change!
• Reliability: we say what we do and we do what we say
• Professionalism: we have what it takes
• Leadership: we all take ownership
• Growth: we are committed to continuous improvement…
• Kindness: we put people first

What You’ll Get In Return

• The opportunity to shape and grow an industry-leading automotive distributor
• A flexible, collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced work environment
• Many opportunities for personal and professional development
• Opportunities to participate in exciting brand and company events that give back to the community
• Competitive salary with group RRSP and health & dental benefits
• Great People – Every person is valued here and plays an important role in our shared success
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – one of our key successful factors

Accommodation:

AEC is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise Human Resources to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

About Us

AEC is a global mobility solutions provider committed to finding better ways. The group of companies is active in the areas of international vehicle distribution, global fleet services, parts and accessories, homologation, retail and logistics services, and is an official distributor of Stellantis’ Dodge and RAM brands in Europe. AEC was founded in St. Catharines, Canada, in 1996 and has since expanded to a team of 200+ international experts in seven locations and a network of 550+ dealers and partners worldwide. With 25+ years of experience in the automotive industry, its own R&D facility, and a state-of-the-art Vehicle Processing Center, AEC provides partners with customized solutions tailored to their exact needs as they enter new markets and grow their brands. In 2022, AEC was named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies by Deloitte. Find out more at www.aecsolutions.com.