Senior Business Development AssociateYA Group • Saint Paul, Illinois, United States
Senior Business Development Associate
YA Group
- Saint Paul, Illinois, United States
- Saint Paul, Illinois, United States
À propos
Senior Business Development Associate
role at
YA Group
Location:
Remote – Mid-Atlantic region
Company Overview Young and Associates (YA) is an international professional services organization providing construction and forensic consulting, engineering, risk mitigation, and related services. Founded over 25 years ago as a property damage consulting firm, YA has expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Today, YA has over 700 professionals dedicated to excellence, partnership, and driving innovation.
Planning and Construction Advisory Services (PCAS), a Business Unit of YA, specializes in pre‑construction and construction consulting, including cost estimating, scheduling, and constructability reviews. Known for accuracy and strategic insight, PCAS helps clients align scope, schedule, and budget from the earliest planning stages through project execution.
Summary PCAS is seeking a driven, client‑focused Senior Business Development Associate to support business growth. In this role, you will focus on generating leads, cultivating new client relationships, and supporting the sales process across assigned regions and markets. You’ll be a key player in bringing new business to the firm and supporting client satisfaction through a hands‑on, consultative approach.
Role & 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
Represent the company at industry conferences, trade shows, and events
Partner with executive leadership to align business development efforts with company growth objectives
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
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
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
Fraudulent Recruitment Alert Please be vigilant against fraudulent recruitment attempts. YA will never ask for personal financial information (such as bank account numbers or identification numbers) via social media or chat‑based apps. We also will not request money for the purchase of business equipment or conduct interviews solely via text message.
All official email communications regarding your application will come from
no‑reply@ats.rippling.com
or directly from a member of our talent team using an
@yagroup.com
domain name.
If you suspect any fraudulent activity, please contact us directly at
careers@yagroup.com .
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Compétences linguistiques
- English
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