Arborist Account Manager
Joshua Tree Experts
- Houston, TX
- $45,000-125,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Using consultative sales techniques for sales prospecting and building lasting business relationships
- Proposing job costs and providing timely estimates to both prospects and clients
- Leveraging modern technology for developing proposals and communication with clients and colleagues
- Negotiating contracts and collaborating with office staff to schedule work
- Creating work orders and instructing crews on key job scope elements to ensure client expectations are met
- Setting up crews, communicating ongoing work, and ensuring job completion to client satisfaction
- Following up with customers promptly after job completion to address any concerns and ensure satisfaction
- Obtaining referrals, networking with peers, and actively seeking new business opportunities
- Demonstrating ethical behavior, integrity, and promoting a positive Company culture as a role model.
- Continuously engaging in prospecting for new business opportunities.
- Other duties as assigned
- Accurately estimate time and costs for crews performing pruning, removal, cabling, stump grinding, and plant health tasks.
- Conduct site inspections to prepare proposals.
- Build and maintain long-term client relationships with timely follow-ups.
- Maintain a neat, clean, and professional appearance on customers' properties, following the Joshua Tree Sales Standard.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and implement marketing campaigns and initiatives.
- Attend industry events and conferences to build relationships and promote the Joshua Tree Experts brand.
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of Joshua Tree Experts services and competitive landscape.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, developments, and best practices
- Knowledge of tree identification and plant health care, including insect and disease management.
- Preferred ISA Certified Arborist certification
- Effective pricing of tree care recommendations and other services.
- Proven sales track record with the ability to meet sales goals.
- Excellent customer service, telephone etiquette, and organizational skills.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, identify problems, and collaborate on solutions.
- Attention to detail, analytical skills, and basic computer and math proficiency.
- Strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Reliable, self-motivated, with a positive and upbeat attitude.
- ISA certified Arborist
- High school diploma or GED.
- 4 - 5 years working knowledge of arboriculture.
- Customer service, prospecting, and communication skills.
- Proficient in phone, email, and chat communication.
- Strong persuasion, negotiation, and closing skills.
- Flexibility to work varying hours to meet job demands.
- Valid driver's license in good standing.