We are seeking a highly connected Business Development professional with deep roots in the construction industry to drive American Global’s continued growth in the Hudson Valley region. The ideal candidate brings a strong reputation and established network of contractors, developers, industry executives, and other key relationships.
This role is ideal for someone who understands the construction landscape, knows the key players, and can turn trusted relationships into meaningful business opportunities. Industry knowledge, credibility, and an established network are most important.
The position may be structured at the mid-level, senior, AVP, or VP level based on experience and track record of success.
Key Responsibilities Include
Build and deepen relationships with prospective and existing clients, contractors, developers, construction executives, project owners, and other key decision makers and centers of influence.
Remain actively engaged with clients after new business is secured, helping strengthen and expand relationships, identify additional opportunities, and support long-term client retention in partnership with the account team.
Serve as a visible and credible representative of American Global at industry conferences, associations, networking events, sponsorships, and speaking opportunities.
Partner with American Global’s insurance, surety, risk management, and specialty teams to connect prospective clients with solutions that support their business needs.
Stay current on construction industry trends, market activity, key projects, competitors, and emerging opportunities to support business development strategy.
Collaborate with internal teams on prospect strategy, presentations, proposals, RFPs, and other client development initiatives.
Skills & Experience That Lead to Success:
Proven success in business development, sales, relationship management, or another externally facing construction industry role.
Strong executive presence with excellent communication, relationship-building, organizational, and follow-through skills.
Curiosity and willingness to develop knowledge of insurance, surety, risk management, and American Global’s broader capabilities.
Additional/Preferred Qualifications:
What You Can Expect From Us:
American Global is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.
We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email info@americanglobal.com.
The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location.
American Global is one of the largest privately held insurance and surety brokerage firms in North America specializing in all aspects of construction risk management. We support contractors, owners, and developers, helping protect them from the risks and exposures specific to the construction industry.
We are a vibrant, values-driven community with a unique, collaborative culture that fuels our desire to excel. Together, our team is transforming the construction industry and revolutionizing the role of broker. As we continue our journey, we seek to find the right individuals, in the right locations, to expand and enrich our fast-growing team of talented professionals across 15 locations throughout the US and Canada, as well as Rome, Italy.
Are you ready to be a part of our story?
