Responsibilities
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Respond to qualified inquiries and lead consultative discussions about custom builds, modifications, service, performance, transport, and related needs.
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Evaluate customer goals, vehicle condition, budget, timing, expectations, decision process, and project fit.
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Coordinate preliminary scope, technical input, estimates, schedules, assumptions, exclusions, selections, and proposal development.
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Maintain an organized CRM pipeline, follow-up schedule, opportunity status, forecasting, and sales documentation.
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Develop relationships with collectors, enthusiasts, businesses, fleets, vendors, builders, clubs, events, and strategic partners.
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Represent 1776 Customs professionally at consultations, facility tours, trade shows, car shows, community events, and industry meetings.
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Coordinate handoff of approved work to project management, service, accounting, parts, and production personnel.
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Support market feedback, pricing strategy, customer experience, repeat business, and referral development.
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Requirements
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Consultative sales, business development, estimating, custom automotive, luxury goods, specialty manufacturing, or project-based service experience.
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Strong automotive interest and enough technical understanding to qualify opportunities without overstating scope, cost, or capability.
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Excellent relationship building, listening, presentation, writing, negotiation, and follow-up skills.
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Ability to discuss budgets, schedules, assumptions, changes, and expectations professionally with discerning customers.
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Experience with CRM systems, pipeline management, proposals, estimates, forecasting, email, and presentation tools.
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Strong organization, integrity, discretion, and respect for confidential customer, vehicle, and financial information.
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Ability to travel and attend occasional evening or weekend automotive and community events.
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Valid driver’s license and professional driving record.
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What We Offer
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High-visibility position representing a premier custom vehicle facility.
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Opportunity to connect with high-net-worth collectors, car enthusiasts, and industry partners.
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Competitive compensation package with performance incentives.
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- * Industry defining top level benefits package
