Arborist Representative (Sales)

About ArborActive ArborActive is a growing Arboriculture and Forestry company specializing in plant health care, ornamental and structural pruning, and tree preservation. As a close-knit team expanding our reach, we prioritize excellence in field operations while providing services in arboriculture, forestry, and vegetation management. Our collaborative environment means team members work closely together and have significant impact on our growth and success.

Position Overview The Arborist is a sales-focused role that combines hands-on arboricultural expertise with business development responsibilities to establish and grow ArborActive's presence in an assigned territory. As a key member of our growing team, this position requires both technical tree care proficiency and the ability to build client relationships while actively participating in service delivery. The role offers unique opportunities to shape our expansion and contribute directly to the company's development.

ArborActive focuses on plant health care, this role will generally not be selling tree removals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sales operations in new and established territories
• Conduct comprehensive site assessments to evaluate tree and landscape health while educating clients on arboriculture and plant health care.
• Develop property specific treatment plans in coordination with Arboriculture Division Manager.
• Generate detailed proposals based on personal field observations and technical requirements
• Stay current with field techniques and new treatment technologies to best care for trees
• Collaborate closely with the arboriculture team to understand pricing an production rates
• Help shape company culture and operational standards during our expansion phase

Required Qualifications

• Current certification as one of the following: ISA Certified Arborist, MA Shade Tree and Ornamentals Commercial Certification, Massachusetts Certified Arborist, CT Arborist, Forester.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on tree care experience, may include climbing and plant health care applications,
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record
• Demonstrated understandingpruning and plant health care.
• Strong knowledge of tree and shrub species identification and biology
• Excellent communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to clients

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb trees or work off a ladder to prune occasionally
• Capable of operating power equipment and hand tools safely occasionally
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Stamina to work full days in various weather conditions occasionally
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the territory

Compensation

• This is a commission based sales role. Compensation will be dependent on the revenue and profitability from work sold.

ArborActive is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of their background.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Please provide a a few sentences describing your experience in tree care or plant health care.

Work Location: In person