Kijiji Canada, part of the eBay Classifieds Group, has announced the appointment of Darryl Hilton to the position of National Head of Automotive Sales.
Hilton joins the Kijiji team with an extensive background in the automotive industry, with 20 years’ experience on both the supplier and retail sides.
He most recently held the position of National Manager of Pre-owned and Fleet at INFINITI Canada, where he played an integral role in leading the development and implementation strategy to launch the new Certified INFINITI program. Additionally, in January 2018, Hilton completed an MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business, furthering his business-savvy capabilities and insights. His expertise lies in both premium and mainstream brands—specializing in management of pre-owned programs—making him a natural fit for this position on the Kijiji Autos team.
As National Head of Automotive Sales, Hilton will be instrumental in both the internal and external growth of the Kijiji Autos team nationally. Not only will he be leading the development of the well-established and rapidly expanding sales team—during a pivotal strategic year for the organization—but he will also be a trusted partner to dealers, supporting their business growth across Canada. He will achieve this by helping dealers gain market exposure, generate high-quality leads and deliver on strong returns on investments, which in turn will further strengthen Kijiji’s position and overall value to dealers in the Canada automotive marketplace.
“When looking to select someone for this role and join my leadership team, Darryl stood out as an exemplary choice thanks to his industry reputation, passions for autos and years of proven expertise,” said Leanne Kripp, Head of Automotive at Kijiji. “We’re thrilled to have him lead our amazing sales team and have his energy and fresh thinking extend to Canadian dealers’ coast to coast. With his help, the Kijiji Autos team will be able to deliver on our commitment to strengthening connections with our dealers and their consumers better than ever through more integrated product, marketing and sales offerings, ultimately benefiting our greater Kijiji user base.”
Darryl Hilton added that, “I’m excited for the challenge this new role will bring, and the leadership focus it will allow me to take within the existing Kijiji Autos team. Together, we’ll help build simple but effective sales solutions to improve Kijiji’s business offering and the overall customer experience. I’m excited to work with such a strong and motivated team as we take Kijiji in this new direction, and continue to build meaningful, effective relationships with dealers and our partners.
