Almstead Tree and Shrub Care is a second-generation, family-owned arboriculture firm that has been offering environmentally conscious services the NY, NJ, and CT tri-state area since 1964. We are a TCIA accredited company that values our employee’s professional aspirations, career development, safety and quality of life.
We are looking for passionate professionals who want to enhance their career in tree care! We offer generous compensation, year-round work, paid time off, health and retirement benefits, inclusive company culture and so much more! If you are ready to enjoy going to work every day, come grow with us!

REQUIREMENTS

• The proven ability to establish, maintain and grow a sales territory
• The ability to successfully manage, monitor and direct a staff of Sales Arborists.
• Basic knowledge of budgeting and P & L work.
• Hands-on knowledge of tree, plant and lawn care.
• Major account management.
• The ability to prepare and present proposals.
• Outstanding leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills/listening skills.

EDUCATION/TRAINING

• ISA Arborist certification required.
• Bachelors Degree in Arboriculture, Natural Resources, Horticulture, or related field

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience selling as a Sales Arborist
• Management experience in the tree care industry

• Lead a tree care operation by overseeing Sales Arborists and their staff.
• Service, maintain and grow assigned territory.
• Make client and prospect visits to diagnose and monitor landscapes.
• Negotiate contract and bid proposals for residential and commercial customers.
• Develop and implement tree care & plant health care programs.
• Set-up crews, supervise work being performed, and complete jobs to client satisfaction.
• Continually prospect for new business.
• Plan and direct staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales and service programs.
• Set up personal sales expectations with Sales Arborists.
• Maintain a safe and controlled workplace environment and enforce policy.
• Determine price schedules and discount rates.
• Prepare budgets and approve budget expenditures.
• Review operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability.
• Monitor customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts.
• Resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service.
• Confer or consult with other staff members to plan advertising services and to secure information on equipment and customer specifications.
• Attend community and industry events to help promote our business.