Sales Arborist

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a high-performing sales professional with great people skills, general tree knowledge, and a drive to dominate a premium market?

Joshua Tree Experts , a premier outdoor home service company based out of Bethesda, MD , is expanding. We are seeking a top-tier Sales Arborist to take ownership of and aggressively grow our highly lucrative Northern Virginia (NoVA) territory , while partnering with our other sales arborist who will be handling our Maryland and Washington, DC territories . This is a golden opportunity to sell high-value, comprehensive tree and plant health care solutions to affluent homeowners who value unparalleled quality.

The Role

The Arborist Account Manager is a year-round career built on expert territory management and relationship building. You will be the face of the "Joshua Tree Experience" throughout Northern Virginia, evaluating properties and closing high-ticket contracts.

Core Responsibilities

• Territory Domination: Actively prospect, generate referrals, and capture new business in high-end Northern VA neighborhoods. The company will support you with active marketing campaigns and digital lead generation sources.
• Consultative Selling: Educate clients and leverage relationship-based sales techniques to close premium service agreements.
• Estimating & Proposing: Conduct precise site inspections, determine accurate job costs, and deliver professional proposals.
• Client Experience: Ensure 100% satisfaction through prompt post-job follow-ups, driving long-term retention.
• Operational Partnership: Collaborate with office staff and effectively communicate job scopes to production crews.
• Brand Ambassadorship: Model our core values: Reliable, Team Player, Improve & Adapt, and Find a Way.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of proven success in outside sales, B2C sales, or territory management (required)
• Knowledge of plant health care programs and how to effectively sell them (required)
• ISA Certified Arborist credential (preferred)
• Maryland Licensed Tree Expert credential (preferred)
• Pesticide applicator's license in any state of VA, MD, or DC (preferred)
• Elite persuasion, negotiation, and closing skills tailored for an affluent demographic.
• Tech-savvy with basic computer systems (CRM experience is a major plus).
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and the flexibility to meet client schedules.

Compensation and Benefits

• The position will be base salary + commission, structured in a way that a good sales professional can make $120,000 to $150,000 per year.
• A comprehensive benefits package, with shared cost options for health, dental and visions insurance to meet your budget
• Company-paid life insurance policy with a $50K benefit
• Company-paid short-term disability insurance
• (6) paid holidays and 5 days of PTO, increasing with each year of service
• A company-owned sales vehicle will be provided for sales calls. This vehicle can be driven home at the end of the day, but cannot be driven for personal use due to insurance limitations
• Company-provided cell phone and tablet for your sales calls
• Ongoing professional development, including company-paid exam fees, license renewal fees, and continuing education fees to maintain active licenses that are deemed necessary to perform your job

Why Joshua Tree Experts? We blend old-school values with new-age technology to support our team's success. If you want uncapped earning potential, a company that trusts you to manage your day, and a territory ripe for expansion in Northern Virginia, apply today to start the conversation!