General Manager & Lead Sales Arborist

Joshua Tree Experts • Adamsville, AL

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About The Position

Joshua Tree Experts is seeking a General Manager & Lead Sales Arborist to lead its Birmingham, Alabama market. This hybrid sales and operations leadership role combines client-facing arborist work—assessing tree health, estimating projects, and selling services—with management of local crews, equipment, and branch profit and loss. The role serves residential and commercial clients in Birmingham and surrounding communities, with responsibility for growing the business and ensuring work is performed safely and profitably.

The position leads sales and client development for tree care, pruning, removals, and Plant Health Care (PHC) services. It also oversees daily branch operations, including crew scheduling and routing, hiring and developing employees, fleet and equipment maintenance, and safety and regulatory compliance. Joshua Tree Experts offers full-time, year-round employment, competitive base pay with uncapped commission or bonuses tied to branch revenue and profitability, paid training and education, and a benefits package that includes a company vehicle and technology package.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of hands-on tree care industry experience, such as climbing, bucket operation, or PHC.
• At least 3 years of experience in sales, estimating, or operational management.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Alabama Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification, or willingness to obtain it.
• Strong understanding of job costing, profit margins, and operational efficiency.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for working with clients and field crews.

Nice To Haves

• ISA Certified Arborist designation is strongly preferred, or ability to obtain it within 6 months.
• Local knowledge of Birmingham's trees and soil conditions is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prospect, consult with, and sell tree care, pruning, removal, and PHC services to residential and commercial clients in the Birmingham area.
• Assess tree health during property walk-throughs, considering local tree, soil, pest, and disease conditions.
• Prepare accurate, profitable job proposals, maintain a high closing ratio, and build efficient service routes.
• Develop long-term client relationships through strong customer service and consistent follow-up, including emergency response after severe storms.
• Oversee daily branch operations, including scheduling and routing tree crews and PHC technicians.
• Hire, train, and mentor crews and technicians, and ensure they meet production goals and quality standards.
• Manage maintenance and servicing of branch vehicles, chippers, aerial lifts, spray rigs, and gas-powered equipment.
• Enforce job-site safety practices, including PPE use, safe drop zones, and traffic control.
• Lead regular safety meetings and ensure operations comply with OSHA, ANSI Z133, and company safety protocols.
• Oversee branch P&L, job costing, profit margins, and operational efficiency.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base salary with an aggressive, uncapped commission or bonus structure based on branch revenue and profitability.
• Company vehicle.
• Technology package including a laptop or tablet and phone.
• Comprehensive health and time-off benefits.
• Paid training and education for additional industry certifications, state licensing, and executive leadership development.
• Full-time, year-round employment.
• Work/life balance-focused culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed