POSITION: Arborist for Sales & Marketing

Smith Lawn and Tree is seeking an experienced Arborist for Sales & Marketing, to join our growing team. As a Sales Arborist, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest level of customer satisfaction, estimating job costs, and achieving increased sales. This is accomplished through constant communication and daily in-person appointments with customers and prospects.

Certified Arborists are ISA Certified (or similar); Experience in tree removal is an absolute must.

This position requires you to have extensive experience with the use of chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts. Feeling comfortable in the air in a lift is an absolute must. Those hired in this type of position must also have a positive attitude and the ability to lead others to complete each tree removal job safely and efficiently.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Meeting with potential clients and bidding all Tree Service work electronically with company provided tablet.
• Overseeing, managing, and/or participating in all Tree Service work done
• Managing all staff members working, including telling them what time to start, overseeing their quality of work, and directly dealing with employee issues for the staff that works under you.
• Be involved in interviewing potential staff members, making hiring discussions, and participating in employee reviews.
• If a bid is not left with the potential client, all bids will be completed and sent to the potential client within 48 hours of their appointment.
• Keeping track of tree service inventory, making sure we have enough chains, bar oil, 2 cycle oil, etc. so we don’t run out while also ensuring we do not have too much in stock which leads to product waste.
• Assisting with maintenance of tree vehicles and equipment.
• Ensuring all accepted bids sent directly to you are turned to work orders within our system.
• Ensure SAFETY protocols are followed at all times.
• Perform tree inspections.
• Identify, flag, communicate all hazardous trees.
• Provide recommendations on tree management.
• Perform all other applicable duties to meet project deadlines and goals.
• Strong organizational/time management skills
• Excellent communication both verbal and written with attention to detail.
• Must be proficient in using technology including cell phone, tablet, apps, GPS, Microsoft

Office Suite, and range finders.

• Ability to read and follow Maps.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work and hike in rugged terrain and in inclement weather.
• Ability to work long hours and on your feet for 50 hours a week.
• Ability to respond to public concerns and questions about work.
• Ability to respond and answer Contractor’s questions and concerns about work specifications and requirements.
• Diagnose and provide on-site estimates, review the scope of work with the customer.
• Pursue on-site customer commitments and review neighboring properties for leads.
• Utilize all technologies (CRM, Ops, etc.) to streamline internal and external processes.
• Convert inbound leads to sales and generate leads individually.
• Maintain a healthy sales pipeline with both residential and commercial opportunities.
• Maintain arborist certification through continuing education credits.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years industry sales experience or 5 years of related industry experience
• Prior field and supervisory experience
• ISA Certification
• Excellent communication skills
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record?(CDL is a plus)
• Commercial experience a plus

We offer competitive wages commensurate with experience, training, benefits, year-round employment, state-of-the-art equipment, a positive and respectful work environment, the use of a company vehicle, and more!