Chris Benjamin

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Chief Design Officer at Scout Motors Inc.

Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States

Overview

Chris Benjamin is the Chief Design Officer at Scout Motors, leading the design revival of the iconic American brand. A graduate of the College for Creative studies, he previously served as Vice President of Interior Design at Stellantis, shaping the award-winning interiors for renowned brands like Jeep, Ram, Wagoneer, and Dodge.

As a passionate automotive designer with a nearly 25-year career, Chris is drawn to classic, functional vehicles that serve as both daily drivers and weekend adventurers. He aims to blend iconic design language from the past with the innovative possibilities of modern technology to create products that are timeless and durable.

His creative vision was instrumental in the interior design of the celebrated Jeep Grand Wagoneer and award-winning Ram 1500 TRX.

Personality Overview

Full Of Energy

Relationship Oriented

Big Picture Person

They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.  Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be.

Topics They Care About

Reviving Iconic Brands
He is currently responsible for reviving and stewarding the design of the classic Scout brand for its all-electric future.
Automotive Interior Design
Previously led interior design for all of Stellantis North America, including Jeep, Wagoneer, Ram, Dodge, and Chrysler, creating highly acclaimed vehicle interiors.
Functional Design Philosophy
He believes in creating modern, simple, and bold designs that are fit for purpose and will look fresh on the road years from now.

Media Appearances

Chris has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2023
Chief Design Officer at Scout Motors Inc.
7-2022 - 5-2023
Vice President of Interior Design - Stellantis North America at Stellantis
1-2021 - 7-2022
Director of Interior Design - Jeep | Wagoneer | Chrysler | RAM | Dodge at Stellantis
1-2018 - 1-2021
Director of Interior Design - Jeep | Wagoneer | Chrysler | Advanced at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
1-2017 - 1-2018
Fusion Director & Head of Interior Design - Jeep | UVs | Passenger Cars at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

Education

1995 - 1999
Bachelor of Arts (BA) from College for Creative Studies

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Exp : 17 Location : Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Design Officer at Scout Motors Inc.
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Insights For Selling To Chris

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed
  • Talk about their team and how your product will help them do things better and easier
  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Chris is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Chris

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Chris move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Chris take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And Chris

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