Arborist Representatives receive paid training, enabling them to become experts in our industry from day one.
Training
- 3-4 months working with our Plant Health Care crew to learn various processes, including scout inspections, inoculations, root pruning, & more
- 3-4 months working with our General Tree care crews to learn about proper tree and shrub care maintenance, safety and ANSI guidelines, equipment use, maintenance work, & more
- 3-4 months working with Emerald Certified Arborists to review customer relations, client retention, prospecting, strategic alliance development, scheduling, & more, under the direction of the Vice President of Arboricultural Services
Responsibilities
- Supply the sales manager with reports on client needs, problems, interests, and potential new services to sell in the future within your assigned territory
- Establish, cultivate, and maintain business relationships with pre-existing and potential clients to generate new business for the organization
- Expedite resolutions of client problems and complaints
- Prepare proposals and follow up ongoing new job proposals
- Contact homeowners and commercial clients to solicit reviews and referrals
- Develop new business, prepare, and present proposals and perform ongoing new job estimates
- Follow-up on payments for services rendered
Qualifications
- Must have hands-on knowledge and a passion for trees, shrubs, and the environment
- Have excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills
- Must have good people skills
- Valid, clean Driver’s License
- Develop new business, prepare, and present proposals, and perform ongoing new job estimates
- Be results-oriented and able to work both independently and within a team environment
- The position is full-time, year-round, and involves a good mix of office and off-site work, visiting properties, overseeing locations, and promoting good business
Benefits
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
- Paid time off, sick days and holidays
- Group Health Plan
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Paid training by certified arborists
- Opportunities for advancement