GIS Industry Solutions Manager - Forestry

Esri; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 108,160 - 180,960; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) and profit-sharing programs

Vacation leave

Job summary

A leading GIS company located in Redlands, California, seeks an experienced industry leader to drive geospatial awareness in the forestry sector. The ideal candidate will leverage 8+ years of experience and strong communication skills to advocate for GIS solutions, guide strategic opportunities, and collaborate across global markets. This role offers competitive rewards, including health benefits and a salary range of $108,160 - $180,960 USD.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in forestry or related organizations.
• Ability to strategize, inspire, and achieve goals.
• Strong written communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver thought leadership through content.
• Analyze industry trends for market opportunities.
• Support key accounts as a subject matter expert.

Skills

Leadership

Geospatial technology expertise

Collaboration

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in forestry, geography, or business

Job description

As an established thought leader in the forestry industry, you get excited about evangelizing how geospatial understanding and GIS enable others to work smarter. You know that analyzing where things occur enables teams to solve common business problems in more sophisticated ways. You understand how global forestry organizations work and how they are more successful when using GIS.

We welcome you to join Esri where you can be an industry thought leader who explains the value of GIS in current workflows and how GIS can transform organizations. You will develop industry messaging across global markets and collaborate with industry experts, marketing professionals, and external organizations to drive geospatial awareness and demand.

Responsibilities

• Deliver thought leadership through regular cadence of content (such as webinars, case studies, collateral, social media programs, videos, and event plans) that demonstrate the value of ArcGIS to forestry organizations
• Research, analyze, and monitor relevant industry and technological trends to capitalize on market opportunities
• Support strategic opportunities as a subject matter expert and work with account managers to drive penetration in key accounts
• Work with a team of industry and marketing professionals to support tactical and strategic messaging globally
• Provide knowledge about competition and customers to forestry accounts team and participate in joint value messaging to industry executives
• Stay current on the competitive landscape and participate in joint value messaging to industry executives
• Leverage industry knowledge in discussions with technology teams to ensure fit for purpose tools in ArcGIS

Requirements

• Recognized as a respected and influential leader within your industry
• 8+ years of experience at key forestry or closely related organizations with demonstrated geospatial innovation and advanced use of software technology
• Executive leadership experience with the ability to strategize, inspire, and achieve goals
• Strong experience working in multi‑discipline teams with proven ability to collaborate, communicate, and influence business and technical audiences
• Demonstrated excellence in written communication and presentation abilities
• Demonstrated understanding of marketing purpose and tactics
• Ability and willingness to travel both domestically and internationally
• Bachelor's degree in forestry, geography, or business

Recommended Qualifications

• Master's degree in forestry, geography, or business

Total Rewards

Esri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry‑leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit‑sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is

$108,160 - $180,960 USD

About Esri

At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life’s best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri’s Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here.

If you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!

Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.

Requisition ID: 2026-3835