General Manager/Sales Arborist

Joshua Tree Experts • Birmingham, AL

12h

About The Position

Joshua Tree Experts is hiring a General Manager and Lead Sales Arborist to drive growth and oversee local operations in the Birmingham, Alabama market. This hybrid leadership role combines client-facing sales and arboricultural expertise with responsibility for branch operations, team leadership, safety, and financial performance. The General Manager/Sales Arborist will assess tree health, prepare estimates, sell services, and manage crews, equipment, and branch profitability while serving residential and commercial customers in Birmingham and surrounding communities.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of hands-on tree care industry experience, such as climbing, bucket operation, or Plant Health Care.
• 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.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for working with clients and field crews.

Nice To Haves

• ISA Certified Arborist designation, or the ability to obtain it within 6 months.
• Knowledge of Birmingham-area trees, pests, diseases, and soil conditions.

Responsibilities

• Prospect, consult with, and sell tree care, pruning, removal, and Plant Health Care services to residential and commercial clients.
• Conduct property walk-throughs and diagnose tree health and local pest, disease, and soil-related issues.
• Prepare accurate, profitable job proposals, maintain a strong closing rate, and develop efficient service routes.
• Build long-term client relationships through excellent service and consistent follow-up, including rapid emergency response after severe storms.
• Oversee branch operations, including scheduling and routing tree crews and Plant Health Care technicians.
• Hire, train, and mentor crews, and help ensure they meet production goals and quality standards.
• Manage branch vehicles, chippers, aerial lifts, spray rigs, and gas-powered equipment to keep them ready for service.
• Lead job-site safety, enforce PPE use, safe drop zones, and traffic control measures.
• Conduct regular safety meetings and ensure compliance with OSHA, ANSI Z133, and company safety protocols.
• Oversee branch revenue and profitability and manage operations with attention to job costing, margins, and efficiency.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with an aggressive, uncapped commission and 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.

What This Job Offers

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