Business Development Manager - Tree Care

Yellowstone Landscape; Roselle (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package including health, dental, vision

401k with company match

Paid time off and holiday pay

Aggressive incentive plan

Company provided work shirts and safety gear

Job summary

Yellowstone Landscape is hiring a Tree Care Business Development Manager in Roselle, Illinois. This role involves sales responsibilities within a defined territory, building relationships with clients, and performing tree care assessments. Candidates should have a degree in Forestry or Arboriculture, 2-3 years of sales experience, and the ability to acquire ISA Certification. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement within the company.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in tree care.
• 2-3 years' sales experience, preferably in tree-care.
• Ability to acquire ISA Certification within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of sales in a defined territory.
• Build strong relationships with new and prospective clientele.
• Prepare estimates and specifications for tree care programs.

Skills

ISA Certification

Sales experience in tree care

Knowledge of trees, insects, and diseases

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Motivation and time management

Education

Degree in Forestry or Arboriculture

Job description

Yellowstone Landscape’s Tree Care Division is now hiring an experienced tree-care sales professional. As a Tree Care Business Development Manager, you will play an instrumental role in the connection between Yellowstone Landscape and our prospective clients — listening, consulting and building lasting relationships.

What You'll Do

• Responsible for all aspects of sales within a defined territory, including selling, marketing, and customer service. Other non-selling tasks include (but are not limited to) administration, production and training.
• Communicate job expectations through on-site meetings with arbor crews
• Continually prospect profitable arboricultural opportunities
• Meet or exceed sales expectations and goals
• Build strong, long-lasting relationships with new and prospective clientele
• Inspect trees, develop a tree inventory, and determine appropriate action; carry out surveys and assess trees using specialist equipment
• Prepare estimates for clients and potential customers
• Create and participate in the preparation of specifications for trees, equipment, and contractual services for tree care programs
• Maintain records and reports for tree care maintenance program
• Develop and update annual Plant Health Care Programs
• Produce professionally written proposals and communications for clientele and for internal use
• Review specifications and contract documentation for each project
• Adhere to Company's safety policies and ensure the safety of crew members and the public

What We’re Looking For

• ISA Certification or ability to acquire certification within 2 years of working with Yellowstone
• Degree in Forestry, Arboriculture or related field preferred
• 2-3 years' experience in tree care
• 2-3 years' sales experience; tree-care sales a high preference
• Hands-on knowledge of trees, insects, and diseases, including but not limited to the principles and practices of tree maintenance and arboriculture and of pesticides and their application
• Strong listening skills and attention to detail
• Clean driver's license
• Strong sense of safety
• Bright, energetic team player
• Superb professional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must be highly motivated with excellent time management skills

Why join Yellowstone?

• Competitive pay; paid weekly
• Full group benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401k with a company match, paid time off and holiday pay
• Aggressive incentive plan
• Industry leading safety programs
• Company provided work shirts and safety gear
• Equipped with optimal and most professional equipment
• High profile customers, worksites and landscape results
• Opportunity to advance within one of the industry’s fastest growing companies
• A company that values and appreciates YOU!