Sales and Business Development Manager

Respond to qualified inquiries and lead consultative discussions about custom builds, modifications, service, performance, transport, and related needs.

Evaluate customer goals, vehicle condition, budget, timing, expectations, decision process, and project fit.

Coordinate preliminary scope, technical input, estimates, schedules, assumptions, exclusions, selections, and proposal development.

Maintain an organized CRM pipeline, follow-up schedule, opportunity status, forecasting, and sales documentation.

Develop relationships with collectors, enthusiasts, businesses, fleets, vendors, builders, clubs, events, and strategic partners.

Represent 1776 Customs professionally at consultations, facility tours, trade shows, car shows, community events, and industry meetings.

Coordinate handoff of approved work to project management, service, accounting, parts, and production personnel.

Support market feedback, pricing strategy, customer experience, repeat business, and referral development.

Consultative sales, business development, estimating, custom automotive, luxury goods, specialty manufacturing, or project-based service experience.

Strong automotive interest and enough technical understanding to qualify opportunities without overstating scope, cost, or capability.

Excellent relationship building, listening, presentation, writing, negotiation, and follow-up skills.

Ability to discuss budgets, schedules, assumptions, changes, and expectations professionally with discerning customers.

Experience with CRM systems, pipeline management, proposals, estimates, forecasting, email, and presentation tools.

Strong organization, integrity, discretion, and respect for confidential customer, vehicle, and financial information.

Ability to travel and attend occasional evening or weekend automotive and community events.

Valid driver’s license and professional driving record.

High-visibility position representing a premier custom vehicle facility.

Opportunity to connect with high-net-worth collectors, car enthusiasts, and industry partners.

Competitive compensation package with performance incentives.