YA Group · 3 weeks ago
Senior Business Development Associate
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expYA Group is an international professional services organization providing construction and forensic consulting services. They are seeking a Senior Business Development Associate to generate leads, cultivate client relationships, and support the sales process across various markets.
ConstructionProject Management
Responsibilities
Serve as a knowledgeable point of contact to explain YA’s service offerings in clear, practical terms
Identify and pursue new business opportunities through client outreach, networking, referrals, and industry events
Conduct introductory and follow-up meetings with prospective clients to promote service offerings
Build and maintain relationships with architects, engineers, Owners, construction managers, and other stakeholders in the construction industry
Coordinate client meetings, lunch & learns, and presentations in collaboration with technical team members
Track leads, opportunities, and client activity in CRM system and prioritize outreach efforts
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a smooth handoff from business development to service delivery
Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to launch outreach campaigns and generate leads
Monitor industry trends, competitive activity, and client feedback
Develop and execute account plans to drive retention, expansion, and long-term value
Build and maintain a robust pipeline of strategic prospects through research, referrals, and outbound engagement
Represents the company at industry conferences, trade shows, and events
Partner with executive leadership to align business development efforts with company growth objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Comfortable conducting outreach, leading meetings, and speaking to technical service offerings
Organized, self-driven and goal-oriented, with a strong internal compass for achievement
Proactive and forward-looking, always seeking the next opportunity with clarity and intent
Proven ability to stay persistent and effective through lengthy sales cycles and competitive environments
Maintains composure under pressure and adapts quickly to changing priorities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel); familiarity with CRM tools a plus
Willingness to travel for client visits, events, and meetings
Preferred
5+ years of experience in business development, sales, or account management preferred
Exposure to or strong interest in construction, architecture, engineering, or preconstruction services preferred
Company
YA Group
YA Group is an international professional services organization providing forensic consulting, engineering, risk mitigation, and related services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
CIVC Partners
2024-08-22Acquired
2021-08-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Wade Bushman
Chief Executive Officer at YA Group
Greg Rumsey
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
PR Newswire
2025-11-17
2023-09-25
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