The Urban Arborist has an amazing opportunity for an experienced Arborist Representative with a background in high-end residential and/or commercial tree care! Sales experience a plus. Join a well established company with a reputation for excellence. We are a dynamic business that values our employees for the unique individuals they are.
Get the best of both worlds with The Urban Arborist: we deliver the job security and compensation that big national companies boast, but we offer unique opportunities because we're growing at an exceptional rate, and our reputation for excellence is unsurpassed.
We also have an unrivaled employee retention rate which speaks for itself.
Supportive, family-like work culture + flexibility + competitive pay, benefits, and advancement opportunities.
Qualifications:
ISA Arborist Certification, or minimum of 5 years of experience in the field.
You are required to obtain certification within 6 months of hire; we will cover the cost of the exam and assist you in preparing if you have the appropriate background
3 years + Sales experience preferred
Bay Area Regional plant and horticulture knowledge
Valid driver’s license
Good people skills and team communication skills
Self-motivated: ability to plan, prioritize and manage time and resources efficiently
Proficiency with computers and applications - ability to manage affairs; schedule and write estimates utilizing our CRM
Must be knowledgeable and experienced with standard phases of tree care, (i.e. hazard tree evaluation, PPE use and safety, industry approved tree care practices)
Pre-employment Drug Screen and Social Security verification required
Compensation, Benefits & Perks:
Compensation will be based on a commission structure: $65,000-$75,000 annual draw based on experience PLUS commission
Expected income with commission $100,000-$140,000 per year. Income increases with time as your client relations develop; you control your own success with our support
A supportive, positive, safety-first culture
Advancement opportunities - we are a rapidly growing company and we promote our own team members
Shape your career path within the company, based on your unique interests and strengths: e.g. commercial contracts, territory expansion, consulting, landscape design, safety program development, etc.
Medical Insurance contribution
Option to participate in 401k retirement plan
Paid vacation/time off and holidays
Bonuses for exceptional performance
You have a voice in the company and a vote in tactical and logistical decisions
Company provided laptop, and cell phone
Company provided vehicle, or vehicle stipend
We appreciate our team! Enjoy regular company barbeques, lunches and impromptu hangs
Responsibilities Include (but aren’t limited to):
Sales & Estimates -
Estimates time/cost for crews to perform tree removal, pruning, landscape cleanup, stump grinding, cabling
Creates accurate written proposals and contracts using CRM
Ensures the customer, as well as the foreperson and team understand objectives and details of project
Selling, marketing, customer service, administration, production, and training
Work with your immediate supervisor to clarify personal sales expectations and work to achieve sales goals
Field Team Scheduling & Project Oversight -
Schedule work, dispatch and direct crews to complete proposed projects
Supervise work to be performed. Ensure jobs are completed based on the contract agreement to the client's satisfaction
Client & Environment Engagement & Satisfaction -
Meet with existing and potential residential and commercial clients daily to evaluate their tree and shrub care needs: have ability to survey a client's landscape holistically and make recommendations based on what's best for their specific "miniature ecosystem".
Develop and maintain client relationships within the your territory Prepare and provide proposals to clients utilizing company CRM and other technologies as needed
Job Safety & Compliance
Implement and maintain safety and transportation compliance programs with related crews
Follow up with relevant forepersons and office team to ensure ongoing safety attention, weekly tailgate meetings, and accurate / timely incident reporting.
A complete job description will be furnished upon initial interview.
