Business Development Executive (Southeast Region)

Business Development ExecutiveThe Business Development Executive is responsible for expanding YA's Property services business by identifying and securing new project opportunities. This role focuses on building relationships with insurance adjusters and claims managers, coordinating with internal teams to ensure consistent service delivery, and supporting regional growth initiatives.Preferred locations for this role are Atlanta, GA or Nashville, TN; however, candidates located elsewhere within the Southeast region will also be considered.In This Role, You Will:Identify and engage new regional adjusters and claims managers to generate project opportunitiesCollaborate with Regional Managers (RMs), Managing Partners (MPs), and technical leads to map insurance industry networksWork with consultants, engineers, and other team members to ensure effective execution of initial assignmentsFacilitate communication between business development and operations to support client needsParticipate in regional planning with Marketing and cross-functional teams to prioritize target firms and contactsOrganize and attend local business development events and adjuster meetingsEngage with relevant trade associations and include technical leads in outreach effortsMaintain accurate records of outreach, meetings, and pipeline in CRMIdentify opportunities to expand Building Consulting (BC) and Engineering Services (ES) within existing client relationshipsPerform additional duties as assignedWhat You Bring:Bachelor's degree in business administration, communications, marketing, or a similar field or equivalent years of experience required5+ years of experience in business development, sales, or client relationship managementFamiliarity with property services, insurance claims, or consulting sectorsProven ability to deliver high-impact, client-focused service through exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills.Who We Are:YA Group is an international professional services organization providing 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 800 professionals dedicated to excellence, partnership, and driving innovation.What We Offer:Employee-focused cultureStrong commitment to work-life balanceRemote workFlexible vacation & Paid holidaysPaid family care/sick leaveParental leaveMedical, Dental, Vision + more401k w/matchCareer growthCompetitive salariesFraudulent 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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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 View email address on click.appcast.io:As part of our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support candidate screening and evaluation. These tools are designed to assist—rather than replace—human decision-making, and all employment decisions are made by our recruiting team in accordance with applicable laws and our commitment to equal employment opportunity. Where required by law, we will provide additional information about the use of these tools, including their purpose, and offer alternative processes or accommodations upon request.