Sales Arborist

Joshua Tree Experts•Piscataway, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Joshua Tree Experts, a premier outdoor home service company in Piscataway, NJ, is seeking a Sales Arborist. This role is for a driven, top-tier sales professional who enjoys working outdoors and building relationships. The position offers the opportunity to sell high-value services to an affluent clientele, manage a territory, and achieve exceptional, uncapped earning potential. Prior arboriculture expertise is not required; the company will provide training for candidates with strong sales drive and communication skills. The Arborist Account Manager position is a year-round career focused on relationship management and territory growth. You will represent the 'Joshua Tree Experience' by meeting homeowners, assessing properties, and selling comprehensive tree, lawn, and plant health care solutions. The role includes a 3-month commission-only period (20% commission) before transitioning to a salaried position with commission.

Requirements

Proven Sales Track Record: Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed sales goals, build pipelines, and close deals.
Consultative Approach: Excellent customer service, telephone etiquette, and face-to-face presentation skills. Must be comfortable speaking with affluent homeowners.
Problem Solver: Ability to multitask, prioritize, identify problems, and collaborate on solutions with minimal supervision.
Tech-Savvy: Attention to detail and proficiency with basic computer systems (CRM experience is a plus).
Outdoor Interest: Genuine interest in tree care, landscaping, or the green industry, with a willingness to learn tree identification and plant health care (PHC).
Minimum 2+ years of proven success in outside sales, B2C sales, or account management.
Strong persuasion, negotiation, and closing skills.
Flexibility to work varying hours to meet job demands and client schedules.
Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
High school diploma.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.
Previous experience selling in the home services, construction, or green industry.
Working knowledge of arboriculture, insect, and disease management.
ISA Certified Arborist (company will support path to certification).

Responsibilities

Consultative Selling: Use relationship-based sales techniques to prospect, educate clients, and close high-ticket service contracts.
Territory Management: Continuously engage in prospecting, obtaining referrals, networking with peers, and actively seeking new business opportunities in high-end neighborhoods.
Estimating & Proposing: Conduct site inspections, propose job costs, and provide timely, professional estimates to prospects and clients.
Client Experience: Follow up promptly after job completion to address concerns, ensure satisfaction, and build long-term retention.
Operational Partnership: Collaborate with office staff to schedule work and communicate job scope to production crews.
Brand Ambassadorship: Demonstrate ethical behavior, integrity, and act as a role model for core values (Reliable, Team Player, Improve & Adapt, Find a Way).