Business Development Manager - Tree Care
Yellowstone Landscape · Chicago, IL · 2 wk ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
What You'll Do
- Responsible for all aspects of sales within a defined territory, including selling, marketing, and customer service.
- Other non-selling tasks include (but are not limited to) administration, production, and training.
- Communicate job expectations through on-site meetings with arbor crews.
- Continually prospect profitable arboricultural opportunities.
- Maintain records and reports for tree care maintenance program.
- Develop and update annual Plant Health Care Programs.
- Produce professionally written proposals and communications for clientele and for internal use.
- Review specifications and contract documentation for each project.
- Adhere to Company's safety policies and ensure the safety of crew members and the public.
What We’re Looking For
- ISA Certification or ability to acquire certification within 2 years of working with Yellowstone
- Degree in Forestry, Arboriculture or related field preferred
- 2-3 years' experience in tree care
- 2-3 years' sales experience; tree-care sales a high preference
- Hands-on knowledge of trees, insects, and diseases, including but not limited to the principles and practices of tree maintenance and arboriculture and of pesticides and their application
- Strong listening skills and attention to detail
- Clean driver's license
- Strong sense of safety
- Bright, energetic team player
- Superb professional communication skills, both written and verbal
- Must be highly motivated with excellent time management skills
Pay & Benefits
- Competitive pay; paid weekly
- Full group benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401k with a company match, paid time off and holiday pay
- Aggressive incentive plan
- Industry leading safety programs
- Company provided work shirts and safety gear
- Equipped with optimal and most professional equipment
- High profile customers, worksites and landscape results
- Opportunity to advance within one of the industry’s fastest growing companies
- A company that values and appreciates YOU!