Sales Arborist Trainee

Location: Acton, MA · Work Site: On Site · Employment Type: Permanent · Job Type: Full Time · Travel: None

About the role

Invest in your future. Join one of the largest employee owned companies in the nation! Davey has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchange of ideas, community partnerships, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services. We are currently looking to add a dynamic Sales Arborist Trainee to our passionate team of tree care professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!

The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. Hartney Greymont, a Davey company, provides a full range of tree care services and is based in the greater Boston, Massachusetts, area. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels.

Pay

$65,000–$85,000 based on experience

Responsibilities

• Learn to work as a tree doctor that makes house calls
• Aid and assist sales team with field estimates
• Create and build relationships and expectations with existing clients
• Call on clients and conduct site visits
• Drive organic revenue growth by conducting sales activities to identify open bids and requests for Proposals (RFPs), prepare bids/RFPs and complete the full sales cycle
• Conduct and participate in employee training
• Develop and update annual plant health care programs
• Identify tree species, weeds and grasses to provide expert advice and recommend programs to preserve and protect the health of trees, shrubs and lawns
• Manage inventory of plant health care products and equipment
• Manage sales territory as assigned and/or handle sales calls in the event of an influx
• Lead route planning and work order alignment for maximum efficiency
• Coordinate production jobs, manage crew hours, and schedule specialized services
• Act as a central communication hub between field specialists, advising arborists and the branch office to ensure seamless project execution

Qualifications

Required

• Valid driver's license
• Ability to complete required safety courses indicated in the Employee Handbook
• Proven high proficiency in skilled arboriculture and the knowledge and usage of all associated tools and equipment
• Proven ability to prioritize efficaciously and manage resources
• Proven ability to train and mentor others
• Good people skills; self-motivated; computer proficient and organized

Preferred

• International Society of Arborists (ISA) certification or Massachusetts Certified Arborist (MCA)
• Fluency in Spanish
• Relevant Pesticide, CDL Driver’s Licenses and certificates, if required by state law

Benefits

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Opportunities for advancement
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
• Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options
• Group Health Plan
• Employee referral bonus program
• Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas
• Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers
• Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
• Charitable matching gift program

All listed benefits available to eligible employees.