Used Vehicle Buyer

9 hours ago

Ontario, Canada AEC Full-time

About us


AEC CanAm is the cross-border wholesale division of Auto Export Corporation, a Canadian company with 30+ years in international automotive distribution. We source competitively priced pre-owned vehicles in Canada and sell them wholesale to dealer partners across the US.


What you will do


  • Source and buy pre-owned vehicles from Canadian dealers, auctions, lease-return and rental channels, and online remarketing platforms
  • Appraise accurately and negotiate purchase prices that support target margins
  • Build and maintain warm sourcing relationships with dealers across Ontario
  • Spend most of your week on the road visiting lots and attending auctions
  • Track US wholesale pricing and CAD/USD movements to guide buying decisions
  • Work with the Associate Director and Wholesale Sales Rep to match inventory to live US demand


Read this first


This is a buying role rather than a sales role. Day to day, you will appraise and purchase pre-owned vehicles at wholesale rather than sell to retail customers. If most of your experience is in showroom sales or F&I, this role works a little differently from what you may be used to, and that is worth knowing before you apply. What matters most to us is that you know how to value a car, spot condition issues, and negotiate a purchase that hits a margin target.


What we are looking for


  • 2 to 3+ years in wholesale buying, used vehicle acquisition, or dealer trade-desk appraisal (retail showroom sales on its own does not meet this)
  • Strong grasp of used vehicle valuation and wholesale pricing
  • Sharp eye for condition, strong negotiation, self-motivated
  • Valid Ontario driver's licence
  • Nice to have: OMVIC, knowledge of auction platforms (ADESA, Manheim, TradeRev/OPENLANE), valuation tools (Canadian Black Book, AccuTrade, vAuto, MMR), and an existing dealer network


What we offer


  • $70,000 to $120,000 expected annual earnings (consisting of base salary $35,000 - $45,000 plus performance commission)
  • The salary is realistic and a good starting point but is by no means what our top buyers earn.
  • Vehicle allowance or company car
  • Extended health and dental benefits
  • Room to grow in an expanding cross-border operation


  • To apply, send your resume and a short note to f.roeckl@aecsolutions.com . Tell us the valuation tools you use and how you currently source and buy.