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Almstead Tree, Shrub & Lawn Care Company

Arborist, Branch Manager

Almstead Tree, Shrub & Lawn Care Company, New Rochelle, New York, United States

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About Almstead Tree & Shrub Care Almstead Tree and Shrub Care is a second‑generation, family‑owned arboriculture firm that has been offering environmentally conscious services in the NY, NJ, and CT tri‑state area since 1964. We are a TCIA accredited company that values our employees’ professional aspirations, career development, safety, and quality of life.

Basic Function Plan, direct and coordinate the workflow 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

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

Benefits We offer a competitive compensation package, $100,000 - $140,000 base plus bonus opportunity, medical and dental plans with employer contribution, 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid time off, and more!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Almstead Tree & Shrub Care Company, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

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