Our client is a national electrical contractor who is looking for a Director of Business Development to joing their team in southern LA county/northern Orange County. In conjunction with the VP Director of Business Development, this person will develop objectives and strategies in support of divisional business plan. In addition they will

• Perform and manage research to identify and prioritize potential customers and projects.
• Prepare and execute business development action plans for specific target markets and projects as identified in the Marketing Plan.
• Supervise the development of brochure materials as directed by operation managers.
• Train and assist project personnel, committed in proposals, to make effective presentations.
• Meet customer's needs prior to contract execution. Provide advice, liaison, and planning to prospective and current customers.
• Assist with and coordinate estimating and/or budgeting activities with sales process and final close of sale. Provide budgeting assistance to customers as required.
• Manage Project Tracking System (PTS)
• Plan, prepare, host exhibit booths.
• Manage creation of local marketing materials and advertising.
• Attend professional societies and become involved.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS, & EXPERIENCE: Educational and experience requirements include: Four-year construction/engineering degree or equivalent combination of training and experience required. Five or more year's electrical estimating, supervision, and project management is required. Must possess excellent communication skills - both verbal and written, with ability to produce highly professional proposals and presentations. This position requires client contact and the ability to sell.