Consulting Sales Arborist

Job Description:

Transform lives and landscapes! Be a part of a social enterprise that has been supporting Tree Trust’s mission for more than 20 years.

What You Will Get from This Role: · Purpose driven work. Your skills = funding that supports our urban forest and youth/young adults seeking greater economic security.

· Excellent benefits package includes Vacation, Paid sick time, 10 paid holidays, 401(k), Health Insurance options, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Voluntary additional life insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Disability, and an FSA

· Collaborative, supportive, and productive yet fun work culture. In a recent employee survey 97%+ of respondents reported that "my supervisor sets a good example at work,” “I am encouraged to participate in solving problems at work,” and “I understand how the work I do aligns with Tree Trust’s mission.”

· Additional perks include company vehicle, company laptop, company phone w/ hot spot, annual bonus, and continuing education opportunities.

The Consulting Sales Arborist is responsible for meeting with municipal, commercial, and residential tree care customers and selling a wide range of tree care services to new and existing customers throughout the Twin Cities metro area. These services include pruning, removal, stump grinding, planting, and plant health care. This position is supported by a production team and administrative staff dedicated to providing outstanding value and excellent customer service.

Essential Functions:

· Consult with clients and assist them in the stewardship of their urban canopies

· Consistently provide excellent customer service throughout every step of the sales process

· Estimate job costs and provide quotes to clients

· Expand our client base by actively seeking out new customers and networking with a variety of communities by promoting and marketing our tree care services across the Twin Cities metro area.

· Utilize Customer Relations Management (CRM) software to document and track client communication and information

· Coordinate sold work with our scheduler and Tree Care Production Manager to ensure safety, quality, and productivity

· Collaborate with our Communications and Marketing team to maximize customer inquiries through multiple social media platforms and other channels

· Stay in tune with the tree care industry as best practices evolve and innovative technologies emerge

Required Qualifications:

· ISA certification or ability to obtain within the first 6 months.

· Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in tree care sales.

· Strong knowledge of tree care industry best practices including tree & shrub ID, pruning & removal techniques, plant health care,

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and able to utilize technology effectively

· Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

· Clear background check

Preferred Qualifications:

· 2-5 years of production tree work

· Degree in arboriculture, forestry, or related field

· Prior experience with estimating and CRM software

You will also bring the ability to:

· Be highly organized, independent, and able to manage time efficiently

· Accurately document sales, customer requests, and all other written communication with few or no errors

· Professionally communicate verbally with customers and coworkers in-person and over the phone

· Demonstrate a positive attitude and a proven track record as a team player.

· Have a solution oriented, teachable and trainable approach to your role.

· Align with Tree Trust’s core values of Professionalism, Integrity, Commitment, Resilience and Stewardship.

Work Environment: — Job will require constantly working outdoors in all types of weather conditions and exposure to elements. This can include heavy to moderate noise, extreme proximity to moving equipment or machinery, proximity to electrical energy, exposure to tools and machines used in tree care and landscaping industries.

Physical demands— Physical demands require constant moving, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Frequently ascends/descends trees using climbing rigging to perform work. Frequently operates machinery and will use hands/fingers and legs to operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect and position materials. Frequently required to stand and walk, lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Constantly required to communicate with ability to talk and hear.

Tree Trust actively seeks to build a staff that reflects the diversity of the population and community it serves, and that’s why we strongly encourage people of color to apply.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.