Arborist

ArborActive LLC; Thompson (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ArborActive LLC in Connecticut is seeking an Arborist with a strong sales focus to grow our arboriculture services within an assigned territory. The role blends hands-on tree care with business development and client relationship management to expand our presence.

The position emphasizes plant health care and will generally not involve selling tree removals, while contributing to service delivery and growth strategies.

Qualifications

• Must hold one of the listed arborist certifications at time of hire.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on tree care experience.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Ability to travel throughout the territory.
• Demonstrated pruning and plant health care knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales operations in new and established territories.
• Conduct site assessments and educate clients on arboriculture and plant health care.
• Develop property-specific treatment plans with Arboriculture Division Manager.
• Generate detailed proposals from field observations and technical requirements.
• Stay current with field techniques and new treatment technologies.
• Collaborate with the arboriculture team on pricing and production rates.
• Help shape company culture and standards during expansion.

Skills

Hands-on tree care experience

Climbing & pruning experience

Driver's license

Client communication

Explain technical concepts to clients

Education

ISA Certified Arborist

MA Shade Tree and Ornamentals Commercial Certification

Massachusetts Certified Arborist

CT Arborist

Forester

Job description

About ArborActive

ArborActive is a growing Arboriculture and Forestry company specializing in plant health care, ornamental and structural pruning, and tree preservation. As a close-knit team expanding our reach, we prioritize excellence in field operations while providing services in arboriculture, forestry, and vegetation management. Our collaborative environment means team members work closely together and have significant impact on our growth and success.

Position Overview

The Arborist is a sales-focused role that combines hands-on arboricultural expertise with business development responsibilities to establish and grow ArborActive's presence in an assigned territory. As a key member of our growing team, this position requires both technical tree care proficiency and the ability to build client relationships while actively participating in service delivery. The role offers unique opportunities to shape our expansion and contribute directly to the company's development.

ArborActive focuses on plant health care, this role will generally not be selling tree removals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sales operations in new and established territories
• Conduct comprehensive site assessments to evaluate tree and landscape health while educating clients on arboriculture and plant health care.
• Develop property specific treatment plans in coordination with Arboriculture Division Manager.
• Generate detailed proposals based on personal field observations and technical requirements
• Stay current with field techniques and new treatment technologies to best care for trees
• Collaborate closely with the arboriculture team to understand pricing an production rates
• Help shape company culture and operational standards during our expansion phase

Required Qualifications

• Current certification as one of the following: ISA Certified Arborist, MA Shade Tree and Ornamentals Commercial Certification, Massachusetts Certified Arborist, CT Arborist, Forester.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on tree care experience, may include climbing and plant health care applications,
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record
• Demonstrated understanding of pruning and plant health care.
• Strong knowledge of tree and shrub species identification and biology
• Excellent communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to clients

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb trees or work off a ladder to prune occasionally
• Capable of operating power equipment and hand tools safely occasionally
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Stamina to work full days in various weather conditions occasionally
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the territory

Compensation

• This is a commission based sales role. Compensation will be dependent on the revenue and profitability from work sold.