Urban Forest Manager - Sales
Job description
A Plus Tree is looking for an Urban Forest Manager for the day-to-day operations and generation of A·Plus Urban Forest Sales.
As an Urban Forest Manager (UFM), you will partner with the Vice Presidents of Urban Forest Sales and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to establish short-term and long-term growth and execution strategies. You will lead select strategic geography to establish the core building blocks to enable long-term profitable growth through all sales cycles.
Key Job Responsibilities
Foster and build trusted relationships with new and existing clients, the company, and the community.
Participate and lead networking events, including lunch and learns expos and tree industry events.
Drive results and be comfortable meeting deadlines and sales objectives.
Partner with the Urban Forest Sales Arborists (UFA) and/or Specialists (UFS), preparing proposals & sending estimates.
Follow-up with clients on proposals, current jobs & account management activities.
Update new clients, properties & calendar events into Arbor Plus.
Prepare permit information & arborist reports (if certified) as needed.
Attend city meetings to obtain permits on approved proposals.
Identify local tree species and recommend treatment.
Lead sales support team to educate and consult with clients on pruning, trimming, shaping,
reducing & tree removals.
Lead sales support team to educate and consult with clients on plant health care and general tree care.
Inventory and catalog trees.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
What we are looking for:
Education and/or experience in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Plant Pathology, Environment Sciences, Biological Sciences, or equivalent preferred.
Proven track record in developing relationships focusing on superior client service, & establishing, maintaining, and growing a sales territory.
5+ years of relevant Sales experience preferred.
Willingness to obtain ISA Certification or an equivalent state license.
Hands-on knowledge of tree and plant care.
Exceptional ability to correctly and effectively diagnose and price various tree care treatments.
Ability to prepare and present proposals, either one-on-one or with small groups.
Experience managing large or complex accounts, such as municipal or condo associations, with multiple decision-makers.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong listening skills, and the ability to take high-quality notes from client conversations.
Proficient and proven selling and negation skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
A valid driver's license & clean driving record, meeting all Company requirements for driving.
Must be 21 years or older.
Benefits:
Health insurance, Dental insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance, 401(k).
A Plus Tree provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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