Arborist - Sales

Almstead Tree, Shrub & Lawn Care Company; City of New Rochelle (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental plans

401K retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Vehicle allowance

Insurance stipend

Job summary

Almstead Tree & Shrub Care Company is seeking a sales-oriented arboriculture professional to expand territory in the Southern Westchester County area. You will diagnose landscapes, price treatments, and develop health programs for residential and commercial clients.

Responsibilities include developing proposals, bidding, setting up crews, and ensuring client satisfaction while safely managing field operations and driving new business growth.

Qualifications

• Two or four year degree in arboriculture or related field.
• ISA certification mandatory or the ability to secure within 90 days.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and monitor landscapes at high-end properties.
• Develop proposals and bid on residential/commercial jobs.
• Create tree care, lawn care and plant health programs.
• Set up crews and supervise work to client satisfaction.
• Prospect for new business and maintain safety policies.
• Attend events to promote the company and personal brand.

Skills

Territory growth

Tree/plant/lawn care knowledge

Diagnose and price treatments

Proposal preparation

Major account management

Verbal and written communication

Education

Two or four year degree in Arboriculture/Forestry/Horticulture/Plant Science

ISA certification mandatory or within 90 days

Valid driver's license

Job description

Almstead Tree and Shrub Care is a second-generation, family-owned arboriculture firm that has been offering environmentally conscious services the NY, NJ, and CT tri-state area since 1964. We are a TCIA accredited company that values our employee's professional aspirations, career development, safety and quality of life.

We are looking for a passionate professionals who wants to enhance their career in tree care! We offer generous compensation, year-round work, paid time off, health and retirement benefits, inclusive company culture and so much more! If you are ready to enjoy going to work every day, come grow with us!

Compensation

$65,000 - $200,000 per year total rewards, based upon experience.

Service, maintain and continue to build a very well established territory. Provide quality and timely diagnosis and estimates for tree, plant health care, and lawn care for residential and commercial clients in the Southern Westchester County area.

Responsibilities

• Visit high end commercial and residential properties to diagnose and monitor landscapes
• Develop client proposals, negotiate contracts and bid proposals for residential and commercial customers
• Develop and implement tree care, lawn care & plant health care programs
• Set-up crews, supervise work being performed, and complete jobs to client satisfaction
• Continually prospect for new business
• Maintain a safe and controlled workplace and environment
• Enforce company safety and training policies
• Attend community and industry events to interact with the community and enhance your personal and professional brand

Requirements

Skills/Abilities

• The proven ability to establish, maintain and grow a sales territory
• Hands-on knowledge of tree, plant and lawn care
• The ability to correctly and effectively diagnose and price various tree care treatments
• The ability to prepare and present proposals
• Major account management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills/listening skills

Education/Training

• Two or four year degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Plant Pathology, Environment Sciences, Biological Sciences, or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• ISA certification mandatory, or the ability to secure certification within 90 days

Benefits

Almstead offers, medical and dental plans with employer contribution, 401K retirement savings plan, paid time off, vehicle allowance, insurance stipend, and more!

Almstead Tree & Shrub Care Company, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.