Vice President Preconstruction   Employer: SASCO Job Location: Fullerton , CA Cash Compensation: Industry Type: Electrical Contractors Job Description: Summary: A Salesperson in the Preconstruction Group is responsible for identifying, developing and maintaining customer relationships within SASCO’s core business customer base.​ The core business customer base consists primarily of general building contractors.​ The VP Preconstruction Sales shall identify project opportunities within his/​her assigned customer base, projects involving electrical construction and related services.​ The VP is responsible for bringing valid project opportunities into SASCO’s project groups, and he/​she shall captain the sales process of each opportunity that is selected by a project group for bidding.​ The VP shall also develop and maintain relationships with all internal customers and resources.​ Primary Duties: * Identify, develop and maintain customer relationships with current and prospective general contracting customers.​ * Through customer base, identify and develop electrical construction opportunities that meet SASCO’s minimum standards.​ * Present opportunities to SASCO project groups and deliver accurate project information and documents.​ * Track all projects that are designated for bidding, and update project information on an on-going basis.​ * Engage the project groups and Preconstruction resources in the sales and bidding process, and maintain strong communication with internal parties and with external customers throughout the bid phase of each project.​ * Continue to strengthen and improve customer relationships, and track progress on a monthly basis.​ Utilize SASCO’s entertainment resources as appropriate to develop relationships.​ Shared Duties * Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal customers, the project groups.​ * Develop a thorough understanding of SASCO’s business objectives so that the concept of “Why SASCO” can be effectively sold to external customers.​ * Participate in Preconstruction work sessions and training.​ * Attend industry association meetings as a means of networking with the customer base and other industry professionals.​ * Participate in SASCO Sales and Preconstruction functions.​ Reporting Responsibility The VP Preconstruction shall report to the Director of Sales.​ Minimum Qualifications Candidate shall have a minimum of three (5) years experience in sales and marketing, preferably in the construction industry, with a proven track record of developing and maintaining customer relationships.​ The candidate must have a natural ability to engage in business relationships with individuals and groups, and a willingness to improve and exploit his/​her talents to build customer relationships for SASCO.​ The candidate must enjoy teamwork in a business environment.​ The candidate shall possess strong verbal and written communication skills, shall be energetic and a self-starter.​ The successful candidate shall have raw intelligence, a willingness to learn, tenacity, strong organizational skills and excellent work habits.​ Experience with Microsoft Outlook and database programs is a plus.​ SASCO offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits package, and the professional advantages of an environment that supports your development and recognizes your achievements.​ SASCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug test and reference checks.​ Company Description: SASCO is the largest privately held electrical and data contractor in the United States, with 8 offices on the West Coast extending from Southern California to the Northwest. We have developed leading edge technology in the areas of systems, project cost control, overall project monitoring and design-build process evolution to become the leader in our field.