Regional Technical Horticultural Advisor

Rainbow Companies; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Full Benefits package

401K with match

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Continuing education

Job summary

Rainbow Tree Company is seeking a Regional Technical Horticultural Advisor to advance scientific knowledge in tree, shrub, and landscape health care. You will educate clients and staff, lead field trials, give talks at industry events, and contribute articles on plant care.

Candidates should have a BS in horticulture/urban forestry/biology or 3–5 years green industry experience; pesticide license within 6 months; and be able to travel and lift 50 lbs. Spanish ability is a plus.

Qualifications

• BS in horticulture, urban forestry, biology, or related field; or 3–5 years green industry experience.
• Knowledge and experience diagnosing regional and national tree, shrub, and landscape problems.
• Experience in managing insects, diseases, and abiotic problems on trees and shrubs in landscapes.
• Current state pesticide license or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• BS or MS in horticulture, urban forestry, biology, or related field (preferred).
• 5+ years industry experience (preferred).
• Experience using plant growth regulators in landscapes (preferred).
• Experience training adult learners (preferred).
• Ability to converse in Spanish (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver ongoing technical and scientific training of RES’s products, equipment, and protocols to support Rainbow Staff, RES Customers, and Industry Partners.
• Provide prompt, professional technical support to RES clients via phone, email, live chat, and social media.
• Assist the R&D team by facilitating and managing research trials with industry professionals and academic researchers.

Skills

Tree health care

Diagnosis expertise

Technical training

Spanish language

Education

BS in horticulture/urban forestry/biology

MS in horticulture (preferred)

Job description

Regional Technical Horticultural Advisor

Since we began in 1976, we have built our business by being on the cutting edge of what gets the best results. Dedicated to scientifically proven methods, Rainbow Ecoscience (a division of Rainbow Tree Company) is committed to continually educating our employees in order to provide the most effective solutions to our clients. We have a commitment to ourselves and to our clients to do excellent work and deliver extraordinary service. We believe in ongoing improvement as we grow in the community and create leaders in the industry.

Your primary responsibility will be to create awareness and interest in the industry around RES’s products, equipment, and protocols through customer education, field research trials, guest lectures at green industry events, and articles on tree, shrub, and landscape care. Our Horticultural Specialists have a deep understanding of tree, shrub, and landscape plant health care and excel at all aspects of internal and external customer support and training. You will not have a direct revenue quota; however, success will be evaluated by growth in specific RES protocols, markets, and number of new users of these protocols.

What You Will Do:

• Create and deliver ongoing technical and scientific training of RES’s products, equipment, and protocols to support Rainbow Staff, RES Customers, and Industry Partners
• Provide prompt, professional technical support to RES clients over the phone, e-mail, live chat, and social media that enrolls companies in additional RES solutions relevant to their business
• Assist the R&D team by facilitating and managing research trials with industry professionals and academic researchers to create new protocols and uses for our products

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in horticulture, urban forestry, biology, or related field OR a minimum of 3-5 years of green industry experience
• Knowledge and experience diagnosing regional and national tree, shrub, and landscape problems
• Experience in managing insects, diseases, and abiotic problems on trees and shrubs growing in the landscape
• Current state pesticide license or ability to achieve one within 6 months of hire
• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS or MS in horticulture, urban forestry, biology, or related field
• 5+ years industry experience
• Experience using plant growth regulators in landscapes
• Experience training adult learners
• Ability to converse in Spanish

What We Will Offer:

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Full Range of Benefits including: Medical, Vision, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan with company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Paid Continuing Education

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Work is performed outdoors in any weather element throughout urban and rural areas. May be required to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects; may be exposed to safety hazards and dangerous tools and equipment; during which safety precautions must be followed, including use of safety equipment. Must be able to lift 50 pounds at any given time. Must be able to travel up to 50% via airplane and automobile.

You Should Know:

At Rainbow Tree Company, we celebrate our differences and are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status.

Rainbow Tree Company was recognized in 2019 as a Top 150 Workplace in Minneapolis/St. Paul.

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