Sales Arborist

We’re looking for a driven, hard-working, energetic Sales Arborist to manage an existing sales portfolio. This person must be exceedingly well organized, flexible, able to work independently and enjoy the challenges of supporting a small business of diverse people and programs. Candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient, with a high level of professionalism. This position is full time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Effective oral and written communication and customer service skills
• Meet Deadlines and make sure Action item list is up to date
• Ability to Multitask, plan and organize work load
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Ability to work accurately, and independently in a fast paced environment
• Must have good judgment, punctuality, initiative, a good work ethic and knowledge of computer software.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sell to prospects and clients using all available sales tools, e.g., Incoming customer calls, Client Referrals and Trade Show Response ·
• Follow up on Prospects in a timely manner to meet proposal due dates
• Estimate job costs for prospective clients and turn in all proposal materials to sales team for bid/proposal submission
• Interact and communicate in a professional manner with Office, Field Staff, and Clients by telephone and/or email
• Organize presentations for Project Managers, Board of Directors, and/or Committees
• Help with collecting on delinquent accounts as needed
• Assist with any marketing campaigns
• Attend Company Trade shows, BOMA, CAI and/or CACM seminars
• Maintain good trade relations with those in allied businesses with whom there is a reciprocal business.
• Attend board meetings, pre-bid walks, and bid walks to gain knowledge of the project prior to bid submission.
• Manages, develops, and properly utilizes direct reports. ·
• Schedule and Manage appointments, events, and job site visits in Outlook Calendar

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The Sales Arborist should be a Certified Arborist, with extensive experience in the Tree Trimming industry and the skills to work with commercial and municipal customers, supervisors, and crew leaders.

• 4+ years’ experience in related field, preferred.
• Strong influencer
• Self-starter
• Problem solver
• Creative thinker
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently toward timely completion of a desired goal
• Horticulture knowledge

REQUIREMENTS

• Clean driving record and Valid California Driver’s License
• Arborist Certificate
• Clean Safety Record
• Ability to walk alongside and inspect for an extended amount of time; up to 8 hours out in the field
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

SALARY RANGE: $65,000.00-$80,000.00 base salary plus commission

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: On the road