Certified Arborist & Business Developer

GENERAL PURPOSE

A rare opportunity to work with an established locally owned commercial landscape company to help grow, structure, and build a world class arbor program. As the business developer you will work directly with our team to help drive sales, culture, and operations. You must be a certified arborist, that is organized, knowledgeable, and personable. You must be self-motivated, driven, and have a strong desire to provide a high level of customer service. Your job will entail identifying target clients, networking, marketing, creating proposals for plant health care, pruning, removals, closing sales, and educating clients on tree care. A qualified supervisor license with an ornamental category is required, and must be obtained within 3 months of hire. Snow removal services may be required in winter months.

HOURS

This is a fast-paced full-time position, Monday through Friday 6:30am to 5:00pm, with occasional weekend work. Hours may change based on work load and time of year. Snow removal work may be included and will require working nights, weekends and holidays, when storms are forecasted.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Proactively create tree inventories and evaluate trees on commercial properties and created detailed arboriculture proposals for Plant health care, pruning, removals, and any other services required to maintain a healthy tree population.

· Create target client lists by market segments, identify specific contacts, and network with these target clients to create sales opportunities.

· Create detailed estimates for work for clients.

· Ensure high customer satisfaction, addressing customer concerns with operations and management to drive change.

· Aiding our team of commercial landscape account manager with sales and sales presentations.

· Track sales opportunities and win/loss rates.

· Meet company sales goals

· Work directly with operations team for job set and hand offs.

· Work directly with operations team to promote our culture, safety, review operations, and increase customer satisfaction.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Success will be measured by customer retention, sales volume, gross margin of sales, and by increasing our new client base through networking and marketing.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

Knowledge – Must be a professional in arboriculture, and sales. Must be able to identify, diagnosis biotic and abiotic diseases of trees, make proactive care recommendations, and be competent in estimating, and sales.

Abilities – Ability to adapt to and work effectively within a constantly changing environment. Pass a background check; government employee verification; have a good motor vehicle record and the ability to operate equipment such as trucks, trailers, cars, etc.

Education –High school diploma or GED, associate’s degree or higher discipline strongly preferred. Must be licensed arborist through the ISA or other accredited arborist program. Must have or retain a qualified supervisor license within 3 months of hire.

Experience – Minimum of 3 years’ experience in arboriculture, with a focus on tree healthcare, and sales.

Skills – Exhibit a strong regard for organizing and prioritizing, as well as an ability to meet deadlines. Excellent written, visual, and verbal communication skills. Must be proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft suit and be able to use of other software programs, such as Arbor Note, Trimble suit, and various other applications.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position will be a mix of office and on the job work, you will be expected to work outside in all weather conditions, be able to perform plant inventories, and walk 5 miles or more per day as needed to evaluate commercial properties. This includes working outside in heat, cold, rain, and snow.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

- Ability to walk/stand on concrete for prolonged periods of time.

-Physical Strength; hand eye coordination and endurance.

-Ability to lift, pull, push up to 80+ lbs.

- Ability to bend, kneel and work with arms raised for prolonged periods of time.

-Climbing stairs and ladders; tolerate heights up to 20ft.

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.