Arborist, Branch Manager

Almstead Tree and Shrub Care is a second-generation, family-owned arboriculture firm that has been offering environmentally conscious services the NY, NJ, and CT tri-state area since 1964. We are a TCIA accredited company that values our employee's professional aspirations, career development, safety and quality of life.

We are looking for passionate professionals who want to enhance their career in tree care! We offer generous compensation, year-round work, paid time off, health and retirement benefits, inclusive company culture and so much more! If you are ready to enjoy going to work every day, come grow with us!

Basic Function

Plan, direct and coordinate the work flow of Almstead products and services to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for Sales Arborists. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a tree care operation byoverseeing Sales Arborists and their staff.
• Service, maintain and growassigned territory.
• Make client and prospect visits todiagnose and monitor landscapes.
• Negotiate contract and bid proposalsfor residential and commercial customers.
• Develop and implement tree care& plant health care programs.
• Set-up crews, supervise work beingperformed, and complete jobs to client satisfaction.
• Continually prospect for newbusiness.
• Plan and direct staffing,training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales andservice programs.
• Set up personal sales expectationswith Sales Arborists.
• Maintain a safe and controlledworkplace environment and enforce policy.
• Determine price schedules anddiscount rates.
• Prepare budgets and approve budgetexpenditures.
• Review operational records andreports to project sales and determine profitability.
• Monitor customer preferences todetermine focus of sales efforts.
• Resolve customer complaintsregarding sales and service.
• Confer or consult with other staffmembers to plan advertising services and to secure information onequipment and customer specifications.
• Attend community and industryevents to help promote our business.

Requirements

• The proven ability to establish,maintain and grow a sales territory
• The ability to successfullymanage, monitor and direct a staff of Sales Arborists.
• Basic knowledge of budgeting and P& L work.
• Hands-on knowledge of tree, plantand lawn care.
• Major account management.
• The ability to prepare and presentproposals.
• Outstanding leadershipskills.
• Excellent verbal and writtencommunication skills/listening skills.

Education/Training

• ISA Arborist certification required.
• Bachelors Degree in Arboriculture, Natural Resources, Horticulture, or related field

Experience

• Minimum 5 to 7 years of experienceselling as a Sales Arborist
• Management experience in the tree care industry

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package, $100,000 - $135,000 base plus bonus opportunity, medical and dental plans with employer contribution, 401K retirement savings plan, paid time off, and more!

Almstead Tree & Shrub Care Company, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.