Sales Consultant – Custom Homes

Skelly Build; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Professional development opportunities

Technology-forward work environment

Long-term career growth

Job summary

Skelly Build in Austin, TX is seeking a Sales Consultant - Custom Homes to lead business development and preconstruction efforts for the local market. This client-facing role focuses on building relationships with homeowners, architects, designers, and referral partners while guiding clients from initial consultation to signed contract.

You’ll manage discovery, coordinate with design and engineering teams, present budgets, and ensure a smooth handoff to construction.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in residential construction, preconstruction, or sales.
• Experience with homeowners, architects, designers, or clients.
• Proven ability to develop relationships that generate new business.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organization and project management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with homeowners and partners.
• Generate qualified opportunities through referrals and networking.
• Represent Skelly Build at industry events.
• Maintain a sales pipeline using Pipedrive.
• Serve as the primary contact through preconstruction.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, designers and the team.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Negotiation

Organization

Project management

Multitasking

Self-motivated

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Buildertrend

Pipedrive

Google Workspace

AI documentation tools

Digital proposals

Job description

Austin, TX | Full-Time | In-Office

Lead the Relationships That Build Great Projects

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Caring for People & Their Spaces.

We're looking for an experienced Sales Consultant - Custom Homes to lead our business development and preconstruction efforts throughout the Austin area. This is a client‑facing role where you'll build relationships with homeowners, architects, designers, and referral partners while guiding clients through the preconstruction process from the initial consultation to the signed contract. If you enjoy building long‑term relationships, collaborating with industry professionals, and helping clients confidently move from concept to construction, we'd love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

Business Development & Client Relations

• Develop and maintain relationships with homeowners, architects, interior designers, real estate professionals, and referral partners.
• Generate qualified opportunities through networking, referrals, and community involvement.
• Represent Skelly Build professionally at industry and community events.
• Maintain an organized sales pipeline using Pipedrive CRM.
• Serve as the primary point of contact throughout the preconstruction process.

Lead the Preconstruction Process

• Conduct discovery meetings to understand each client's goals, budget, and timeline.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, designers, consultants, and internal team members throughout preconstruction.
• Partner closely with the Residential Construction Estimator to develop accurate project budgets.
• Present budgets and proposals while helping clients make informed decisions.
• Prepare contracts and coordinate a seamless handoff to the Project Management team once projects move into construction.
• Deliver a responsive, organized, and professional client experience from start to finish.

What Success Looks Like

During Your First Year, You'll Be Successful By

• Building a strong referral network throughout the Austin area.
• Maintaining a healthy pipeline of qualified opportunities.
• Converting qualified opportunities into signed construction agreements.
• Delivering an exceptional client experience throughout the preconstruction process.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in residential construction, preconstruction, business development, construction sales, or client relationship management.
• Experience working with homeowners, architects, designers, builders, or residential construction clients.
• Proven ability to develop relationships that generate new business.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organization and project management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Self‑motivated with a collaborative, solutions‑focused mindset.
• Professional executive presence and outstanding interpersonal skills.

Technology You’ll Use

• Buildertrend
• Pipedrive CRM
• Google Workspace
• AI‑assisted meeting documentation tools
• Digital proposal and document management systems

Work Environment

This position is based in Austin, Texas, with regular local travel for client meetings, networking events, and project site visits. Occasional evening events may be required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of $110,000 annually, depending on experience
• Performance‑based bonus opportunity
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Technology‑forward work environment
• Opportunities for long‑term career growth

Our Core Values

We're looking for people who demonstrate our values every day:

• Lifelong Learning
• Positive Passion
• Humbly Confident
• Ownership & Accountability
• Collaboration in All Directions

Join Our Team

If you're passionate about building relationships, guiding clients through the preconstruction process, and helping deliver outstanding residential construction projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary: $110000 per year