Arborist - Sales Northern NJ

About the role

Service, maintain and continue to build a very well established territory. Provide quality and timely diagnosis and estimates for tree, plant health care, and lawn care for residential and commercial clients in the Southern Westchester County area.

Responsibilities

• Visit clients and prospects to diagnose and monitor landscapes
• Negotiate contract and bid proposals for residential and commercial customers
• Develop and implement tree care, lawn care & plant health care programs
• Set-up crews, supervise work being performed, and complete jobs to client satisfaction
• Continually prospect for new business
• Maintain a safe and controlled workplace and environment
• Enforce company safety and training policies
• Attend community and industry events to help promote our business

Requirements

Skills/Abilities

• The proven ability to establish, maintain and grow a sales territory
• Hands-on knowledge of tree, plant and lawn care
• The ability to correctly and effectively diagnose and price various tree care treatments
• The ability to prepare and present proposals
• Major account management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills/listening skills

Education/Training

• Two or four year degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Plant Pathology, Environment Sciences, Biological Sciences, or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• ISA certification mandatory, or the ability to secure certification within 90 days

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• $65,000 - $100,000 draw against commission
• Medical and dental plans with employer contribution
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Paid time off