Arborist - Sales

Almstead Tree & Shrub Care Co; 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

A family-owned arboriculture firm is seeking a passionate professional to enhance their career in tree care. The role involves diagnosing and monitoring landscapes, developing client proposals, and leading crews in a safe environment. Ideal candidates should have a degree in a related field and preferably ISA certification. The company offers generous compensation, year-round work, benefits, and a supportive culture, inviting individuals who enjoy going to work every day to grow with them.

Qualifications

• Two or four year degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, or similar.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• ISA certification mandatory or ability to secure within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Visit properties to diagnose and monitor landscapes.
• Develop and negotiate client proposals and contracts.
• Implement tree care, lawn care, and plant health programs.
• Supervise work performance and ensure client satisfaction.
• Prospect for new business constantly.
• Maintain a safe workplace.
• Enforce safety and training policies.
• Attend events to enhance personal and professional brand.

Skills

Ability to establish and grow a sales territory

Knowledge of tree, plant, and lawn care

Skill in diagnosing and pricing tree care treatments

Ability to prepare and present proposals

Account management

Excellent communication skills

Education

Two or four year degree in Arboriculture or related field

Valid driver’s license

ISA certification

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 professional 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.

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.

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.