Regional Technical Horticultural Advisor
About The Position
Since we began in 1976, Rainbow Ecoscience (a division of Rainbow Tree Company) has been dedicated to scientifically proven methods and staying at the cutting edge of results. We are committed to continually educating our employees to provide the most effective solutions to our clients, delivering excellent work and extraordinary service, and fostering ongoing improvement to create industry leaders. The primary responsibility of this role is to create awareness and interest in the industry around RES’s products, equipment, and protocols through customer education, field research trials, guest lectures at green industry events, and articles on tree, shrub, and landscape care. Horticultural Specialists have a deep understanding of tree, shrub, and landscape plant health care and excel at all aspects of internal and external customer support and training. While there is no direct revenue quota, success will be evaluated by growth in specific RES protocols, markets, and the number of new users of these protocols.
Requirements
- BS in horticulture, urban forestry, biology, or related field OR a minimum of 3-5 years of green industry experience
- Knowledge and experience diagnosing regional and national tree, shrub, and landscape problems
- Experience in managing insects, diseases, and abiotic problems on trees and shrubs growing in the landscape
- Current state pesticide license or ability to achieve one within 6 months of hire
- Valid Driver’s License
Nice To Haves
- BS or MS in horticulture, urban forestry, biology, or related field
- 5+ years industry experience
- Experience using plant growth regulators in landscapes
- Experience training adult learners
- Ability to converse in Spanish
Responsibilities
- Create and deliver ongoing technical and scientific training of RES’s products, equipment, and protocols to support Rainbow Staff, RES Customers, and Industry Partners
- Provide prompt, professional technical support to RES clients over the phone, e-mail, live chat, and social media that enrolls companies in additional RES solutions relevant to their business
- Assist the R&D team by facilitating and managing research trials with industry professionals and academic researchers to create new protocols and uses for our products
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan with company match
- Employee Stock Ownership Program
- Paid Continuing Education
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
