Regional Arborist - Business Developer ValleyCrest Tree Care Services provides award-winning arborist services on a wide range of properties throughout the nation. Rather than focusing on isolated management techniques, our certified arborists approach the tree as an entire biological system ensuring that our services preserve our customer’s trees, improve safety, reduce liability and protect our client’s landscape investment. We currently have a full time position available for a Regional Arborist/ Business Developer in our Tree Care division. This person will be an experienced, ISA Certified arborist with operations and sales skills to lead a new Tree Care Business in the DC Metro Area. Successful candidates are proactive leaders, have a strong work ethic and are self starters who enjoy interacting with the public and our employees. The candidate should have experience running a small Tree Care business and a clear understanding of Tree Care safety, quality work practices and relationship sales skills. Regional Arborist/ Business Developers are responsible for: • Selling and estimating Tree Care Services work in regional territories • Sales prospecting using consultative sales techniques to build long standing business relationships; marketing; pricing • Partnering with the management team and crews to schedule and complete projects • Working with Landscape Maintenance Account Managers to develop Tree Care programs and estimates for existing ValleyCrest Maintenance clients • Drafting work orders and occasionally instructing crews on key elements of job scope/requirements to ensure that executed work meets the client’s expectations • Following up with customers - resolving issues as needed • Keeping track of customer interactions using the Company’s sales management tool, regardless of sales success, for future reference and follow up • Assisting with crew training on proper Tree Care techniques and reviewing crew work for quality and efficiency • Demonstrating role model behaviors on ethics and integrity as well as positively promoting the Company culture Job skill requirements: • Business to business long term maintenance contract sales experience • Analytical skills and basic math skills • ISA Certified Arborist a plus • Proficient with computer software programs including MS Office suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) • Strong oral and written communication skills • Strong interpersonal skills – able to build solid business relationships • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment To be considered for this exciting opportunity interested persons should send their resume and salary requirements to Pat McVicker, Recruiter, at http://www.valleycrest.com/jobs_home.asp and choose keyword “Arborist” (Job ID #: 10). Questions? Call 571-251-5516. We offer a competitive compensation package and a business culture that rewards performance, including paid time off, health benefits and a 401(k) plan. We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent in the landscape development and maintenance business. For more information about this and other jobs, please visit www.valleycrest.com. We are drug free and an EOE by choice. maryland