Arborist/Sales Associate

JOB SUMMARY:

The Arborist/Sales Associate is responsible for selling and overseeing Arboricultural Services to residential and commercial customers. This arborist sales position involves creating and building relationships with existing and new clients, including estimating time/cost for crews to perform tree removal, pruning, and all other services. Plant identification is also an important job function. A key priority is proposing and developing sales to existing and new customers. Principal skill sets require the applicant to possess the ability to diagnose plant abnormalities and defects, while formulating remedies and solution driven plans to mitigate the identified abnormalities or defects.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effective communication skills to improve client retention, quality service, and make proactive recommendations
• Evaluate and suggest additional services to clients with the goal of increasing the value of the property, while increasing our revenue and ensuring this work is carried out successfully
• An applicant must be knowledgeable and experienced with tree care, hazard tree evaluation, integrated pest management and industry approved tree care practices
• Contribute daily to branch revenue by generating solution-based quotes of small landscape enhancements and irrigation repairs

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to earn and ask for referrals and opportunities and format proposals
• Ability to estimate, compose proposals, present, follow-up and close sales
• Problem solving skills
• Strong customer service, sales and communication experience
• Time management and personal accountability
• Arborist certification (preferred, not required)

BENEFITS:

• Salary range from $85,000 to $150,000
• Commissions on Trees Sales and New Contracts
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision -- after 60 days of employment
• 401K Retirement Plan with an Employer Match -- after 6 months of employment
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Company Vehicle, Cellphone, Fuel Card (to be used for business only)