Sales Arborist

About the role

Bring your arborist expertise into a role that equals real value for clients and real income for you. First year potential up to $80k – $120k+.

Schedule

M – F (Saturdays & Sundays are optional and required only occasionally).

About ABC Home & Commercial Services

With 75 years of history and a team of over 1,000+ employees serving a growing network of cities in Central and South Texas, we take pride in being a family-owned business dedicated to fulfilling commitments, serving others, and supporting families.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Build trust with customers by listening to their concerns, offering tailored solutions, and providing expert recommendations to enhance the health and beauty of their trees.
• Control your earnings with a commission-based structure—your income is directly tied to your productivity and sales.
• Boost your pay by participating in ABC’s Lead Now program through submitting leads for additional services.
• Represent ABC with integrity and care, ensuring every home and business you serve is treated with the utmost respect.

Requirements

• Must hold a valid driver’s license with an issue date of at least five years prior to the date of this application.
• Must hold or be willing to obtain an ISA certification.
• A minimum of 2 years tree experience required.
• Previous outside sales experience is preferred.
• Strong presentation skills and outstanding phone etiquette.
• Ability to actively listen to and understand clients’ concerns with excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, smartphones, tablets, and computers.
• Exceptional multitasking skills with strong attention to detail.
• Time management skills to handle long, busy schedules during peak season.
• Ability to build and maintain new and existing business relationships.
• Physical ability to:
  • Walk and stand for extended periods in extreme temperatures, including outdoors.
  • Climb ladders up to 40 feet in height.
  • Perform repetitive lifting, twisting, pulling, and pushing as needed.
  • Handle power tools, drills, saws, and similar equipment.
• Willingness to attend required department meetings and company or vendor training sessions.
• Local to the Austin area.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and participation in our Profit-Sharing Plan.
• Additional compensation opportunities through our Lead Now Program.
• Company clubs, outings, and paid training and development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement and educational scholarships for employees and family members.
• Volunteer Engagement Program with approved Volunteer Time Off (VTO).
• Wellness program including a gym membership and a company vehicle with gas card.

Responsibilities

• Generate new leads by attending trade shows, networking events, and leveraging other sources to grow potential sales accounts.
• Meet with current clients to secure new sales, upsell services, and respond to incoming leads promptly.
• Spend the majority of your time outside the office, driving to meet with existing clients and prospective customers.
• Gain specialized knowledge of tree services and other services provided by ABC; stay updated on product incentives and seasonal discounts.
• Create sales agreements and ensure all required paperwork is completed and submitted accurately and on time.
• Communicate special instructions to office personnel and ensure services are scheduled as agreed.
• Collect payments from customers and deliver them to the office while adhering to company protocols.
• Consistently follow through on all proposals, providing clarifications as needed, negotiating prices, and meeting monthly sales quotas set by the Division Manager and the company.
• Advise clients on tree services, including planting, transplanting, removal, or pruning.
• Diagnose tree diseases, recommend treatments, and monitor treatment progress until completion.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required for safety and prevention purposes.
• Meet deadlines for routes and inform staff of any scheduled appointments that cannot be met.
• Attend required department meetings and participate in company or vendor training as needed.