What are the responsibilities and job description for the Arborist, Branch Manager position at Almstead Tree and Shrub Care?
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!
Basic Function
Plan, direct and coordinate the work flow of Almstead products and services to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for Sales Arborists. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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
We offer a competitive compensation package, $100,000 - $140,000 base plus bonus opportunity, medical and dental plans with employer contribution, 401K retirement savings plan, paid time off, and more!
Almstead Tree & Shrub Care Company, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.
