Business Development Manager | Insurance Market

H2M Careers • Melville, NY

3d • $100,000 - $150,000

About The Position

H2M architects + engineers seeks an Insurance Market - Business Development Manager in Melville, NY. We are looking for a skilled Business Development professional with extensive experience and a focus on developing long-term relationships within the insurance market sector. H2M delivers fast, defensible forensic evaluations and environmental assessments that help insurers resolve claims with confidence. We have over 90 years of experience and deep in‑house expertise across engineering, building consulting, and environmental services.
In this role, you will be responsible for achieving regional revenue objectives with Insurance carriers, in conjunction with company market plans. The Business Development Manager is responsible for assisting in driving growth within the Insurance Market by promoting H2M’s industry‑leading expertise and securing new business opportunities. This role focuses on building a strong and sustainable client base through strategic relationship development, proactive outreach, and consistent market engagement.
Successful candidate will strengthen relationships with existing clients; expand the firm’s presence within the insurance industry; and ensure a high level of client satisfaction. Reporting to the Deputy Market Director and Market Director, the Business Development Manager exercises initiative, independent judgment, and sound decision‑making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business or a related field.
• Must have 5+ years of demonstrated sales experience in professional level experience in consultative sales, business development, client relationship management and/or account management in an insurance/forensic consulting field (forensic evaluations and environmental assessments).
• A proactive self‑starter who excels at multitasking and can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to consistently prospect for new sources of business [insurance market] and make cold calls as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to launch and achieve challenging sales goals and successfully manage accounts within the designated region.
• Able to develop a strong rapport with clients and maintain strong working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing a tactical sales/capture plan for insurance market sector with input from H2M’s Insurance Market Director and key company personnel, with the objective to increase client base, grow revenue and profitability and expand market share.
• Support development of strategic teaming relationships with firms in insurance markets as directed by the Insurance Market Director.
• Assist in the determination and development of insurance market penetration strategies geographically.
• Responsibilities will include market research, new business development and marketing communications.
• Attend appropriate trade shows and industry social events creating greater exposure, strengthening the company’s branding/image. Occasionally requiring after‑hours participation and travel.
• Provide assistance to ensure that appropriate marketing and presentation materials effectively target slated market.
• Committed to a varied work schedule and travel based on potential client needs.
• Generate a Quarterly Sales Report of Activities for the Insurance Market Director.
• Maintain contacts and BD activities in the company CRM, Deltek, database.

Benefits

• We offer healthcare and wellness benefits, 401(k) retirement savings with up to 6% employer matching contributions with 100% vesting schedule, annual and spot bonus performance programs, flexibility and paid time off.
• We also offer tuition assistance for continuing education & professional licensure, student loan debt repayment program, technology allowance and excellent professional development programs that are custom designed for employees at all levels.
• H2M continually supports their employees through different Employee Resource Groups, such as Diversity and Inclusion, Sustainability, Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees