**Please note this is a hybrid role out of Markham**
SCOPE OF POSITION:
The Lead, Remarketing and Digital is responsible for overseeing remarketing operations to maximize asset returns, manage vendor performance, and ensure efficient inventory flow across the portfolio. The role provides hands-on leadership of pricing, auction, and digital remarketing activities while supporting the development of internal capability within the team. The position plays a critical role in driving financial performance, managing risk across a large asset base, and ensuring a stable, scalable, and well-governed remarketing operation. Success is measured by portfolio performance, vendor effectiveness, pricing accuracy, and the ability to maintain operational stability while building internal expertise.
PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide oversight and direction on daily pricing, inventory management, and auction execution to ensure vehicles are appropriately positioned and optimized for return.
- Manage vendor relationships, including Openlane and other remarketing partners, through KPI tracking, performance reviews, and issue resolution.
- Leverage market intelligence sources (e.g., Canadian Black Book) to validate pricing strategies and inform decision-making.
- Ensure accuracy and effectiveness of data feeds, digital platforms, and D2C remarketing channels.
- Provide coaching, guidance, and support to remarketing specialists to build internal capability and reduce operational risk.
- Establish consistent reporting, controls, and processes to support a scalable and well-governed remarketing function.
- Monitor inventory performance and market conditions to proactively adjust strategy and reduce loss severity.
POSITION PROFILE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum College Diploma required; University degree in Business or a related field preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in automotive remarketing, auction operations, or related areas.
- Strong understanding of vehicle lifecycle management, pricing strategy, and auction market dynamics.
- Experience working with remarketing platforms (e.g., Openlane) and pricing tools considered an asset.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into actionable business insights.
- Strong vendor management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to operate independently with sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
RELATIONSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborates with brand teams to provide market insights and support program alignment.
- Works closely with field operations to provide dealer-level insights and support execution.
- Partners with Risk, Accounting, and Corporate Planning for forecasting, budgeting, and performance management.
- Maintains strong relationships with external vendors, auction partners, and market intelligence providers.
- Supports internal team development by mentoring and guiding remarketing specialists.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Working Conditions
Normal
Physical Effort
Normal
Mental Stress
Normal
HIRING PRACTICES
The salary range for this position is $94,750-$112,516 CAD annually. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of job-related factors, including education, experience, knowledge, and skill set.
On-Site Occasional Work-from-Home: This is an on-site with occasional work-from-home position that requires employees to work on-site four days per week with the opportunity to work-from-home one day per week (with a dedicated workspace at the assigned company office).
This posting is for an existing vacancy that Honda Canada Inc. is actively seeking to fill.