Urban Forest 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 ResponsibilitiesPartners with the Urban Forest Sales Manager (UFM), preparing proposals & sending estimates and making notes.Walk propertiesGreets and follows up with customers on proposals, current jobs & account management activitiesUpdates new clients, properties & calendar events into Arbor PlusPrepares permit information & arborist reportsAttends city meetings to obtain permits on approved proposalsIdentifies 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 treesPartners with UFM and consults with clients on plant health care and general tree careInventories and catalogs trees using company softwareCompletes 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 fieldMarks stumps for 811 and submits tickets for jobs being completed in less than 3 daysSets up No Parking in advance of scheduled jobsWorks closely with Operations Managers, Crew Leaders, Climbers, and Grounds Persons to ensure a job well done and client satisfactionAssists UFM with any marketing campaigns & distributing marketing materialsFor 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 UFMWhat 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 licenseProven track record in developing relationships focusing on superior customer service, & establishing, maintaining, and growing a sales territoryHands-on knowledge of tree and plant careStrong ability to correctly and effectively diagnose and price various tree care treatmentsThe ability to prepare and present proposals, either one-on-one or with small groupsExperience managing large or complex accounts, such as municipal or condo associations, where there are multiple decision-makersExcellent 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 proposalFlexibility to adjust the schedule to meet changingBenefits:Health insurance, Dental insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance, 401(k) and employer matching.*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.https://youtu.be/gRbEmLhfw2I