Certified Arborist

A Plus Tree is seeking an Urban Forest Certified Arborist to support A Plus Urban Forest Sales in the Portland territory with an emphasis and focus on Residential.

This is a salary, full-time position with flexibility and unique perks including the ability to participate in a business lead referral program earning a percentage of sales commission. As an Urban Forest Arborist (UFA), you will be responsible for the day-to-day support of A Plus Urban Forrest Sales, focusing on residential clients and in some cases multi-family, HOA and commercial properties. You'll partner with the Urban Forest Sales Manager (UFM) to plan and execute short-term and long-term growth and sales targets. The Urban Forest Arborist will participate in select sales priorities to establish the core building blocks to enable long-term profitable growth through complete sales initiatives of the territory.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Partners with the Urban Forest Sales Manager (UFM), preparing proposals & sending estimates and making notes.
• Walk properties
• Greets and follows up with customers on proposals, current jobs & account management activities
• Updates new clients, properties & calendar events into Arbor Plus
• Prepares permit information & arborist reports
• Attends city meetings to obtain permits on approved proposals
• Identifies local tree species, makes detailed assessments, and recommends treatments. Identify special considerations or equipment needed for the job.
• Partners with UFM and consults with clients on pruning, trimming, shaping, reducing, and removal of trees
• Partners with UFM and consults with clients on plant health care and general tree care
• Inventories and catalogs trees using company software
• Completes walkthrough with the client before and after work has been completed to ensure we are meeting customer expectation. Answer any questions.
• Meet with HOA boards.
• Identifies chip drop locations and communicates them to the field
• Marks stumps for 811 and submits tickets for jobs being completed in less than 3 days
• Sets up No Parking in advance of scheduled jobs
• Works closely with Operations Managers, Crew Leaders, Climbers, and Grounds Persons to ensure a job well done and client satisfaction
• Assists UFM with any marketing campaigns & distributing marketing materials
• For residential, manage client sales inbox and call & email clients to schedule appointments for UFMs.
• Create detailed calendar invites for set appts and route plan for efficiency.
• Help with any administration determined by UFM

What we are looking for:

• Two to four years of experience in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Plant Pathology or Environmental Sciences. Prefer 2 or 4 year degree in the above areas of expertise.
• ISA Certification or an equivalent state license
• Proven track record in developing relationships focusing on superior customer service, & establishing, maintaining, and growing a sales territory
• Hands-on knowledge of tree and plant care
• Strong ability to correctly and effectively diagnose and price various tree care treatments
• The 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, where there are multiple decision-makers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong listening skills and the ability to take high-quality notes from your conversations with clients that lead to a solid proposal
• Flexibility to adjust the schedule to meet changing

Benefits:

Health insurance, Dental insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance, 401(k) and employer matching.

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