Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations: Austin, TX
Additional Locations: none
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 225484
Position Overview
We are seeking career minded, green industry professionals to act as a consultative Sales Professional for an assigned Territory. The ideal candidate will possess at least 3 to 4 years of proven success in selling and managing residential and commercial services, and has a working knowledge of tree care practices. They will have a passion for quality work with excellent organizational abilities and strong attention to detail. Must work well under pressure and be able to manage several priorities in a day; must be adaptable, creative and self-motivated.
The position involves selling and providing expert tree care services and inspections to customer properties. Responsible for insuring the safe completion of pruning, removing trees, as well as plant health care, soil care and all other aspects of Arboriculture on residential and commercial properties.
Job Duties
- Sells arboricultural services; Provides sound arboricultural recommendations to residential or commercial customers
- Responds to client inquires and selling and marketing the organization
- Maintains existing accounts and develops relationships with new clients within an established territory
- Must be knowledgeable and experienced with tree care, hazard tree evaluation, integrated pest management and industry approved tree care practices
- Estimates time/cost for crews to perform tree removal, pruning, cabling and generates written proposals using proprietary software.
- Schedules work, dispatches and directs crews to complete proposed projects
- Assists the District Manager in the direction of the operation
Qualifications
- Arborist/horticulturist with preferably 3-5 years of experience in arboriculture
- Preferred: Two or Four-year degree in a green industry
- ISA Certified Arborist, required
- Expertise in leadership, crew management, training, equipment maintenance
- Prioritizes safe working procedures and familiar with ANSI and OSHA tree industry regulations
- Excellent sales and communication skills and customer service follow-through
- Good people skills; self-motivated; computer proficient and organized
- Valid driver’s license a must
- Commerical Driver's License highly valuable
- Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) highly valuable
Additional Information
We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience for employees at all levels.
- Base salary, plus commission
- Company vehicle, phone and computer provided
- Industry recognized Professional Development through The Davey Institute
Group health plans*
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance*
- Life insurance*
- Paid parental leave
- 401k with up to a 4% company match**
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan: opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount
- Holidays and paid time off*
- Payroll savings plan*
- Charitable matching gift program*
- Employee referral bonus program *
- Employee Educational Scholarship*
- Davey Family Scholarship*
- 20% discount on all Davey services*
- Cell phone discounts*
- Vehicle purchase discount program*
- Plus, so much more!
*All listed benefits available to eligible employees on Day 1.
**Union employees are not eligible for 401k but may be eligible to join pension plans negotiated by local union
REQUIRED: Pre-employment Drug Screen and Social Security verification.
