Job Details

Sales Arborist | Business Development | Tree Care Consultant

Location: Broomfield, CO
Salary: $58,000 - $83,000 base plus commission

As a Sales Arborist for Altitude Arborist, you will be an integral part of our leadership team. Your days will be spent using your knowledge of proper pruning, insect and disease management, and tree preservation to serve clients at the highest level. You'll grow a book of business, build lasting relationships, and represent Altitude Arborist as the trusted expert in the industry — turning consultations into signed proposals and one-time clients into lifelong ones.  You will collaborate with the leadership team to help continue the success and growth of Altitude Arborist.

When you join Altitude Arborist, you’ll be a part of an extraordinary team of individuals dedicated to elevating the arboriculture industry. With over 425, 5-star Google reviews, five-year winner of the Broomfield Gold Award and an annual NextDoor Neighborhood Favorite, you’ll be part of a highly-esteemed and respected team.

Pay depends on experience and we offer ample opportunity to increase your wage and grow professionally through in-house and outside training that we will pay for and pay you to complete! Sound good? Reach out today to [email protected] or call 303-252-0818.

THE BASICS

• Employer: Altitude Arborist - Advanced Tree Care
• Location: Broomfield, CO
• Status: Full Time
• Skill Level: Experienced 
• Base salary $58,000 - $83,000 DOE, plus uncapped commission — top performers have significant earning potential beyond the base range.  (higher range of pay is for those with all or most of the desired qualifications and significant experience)

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

 

• Actively growing and managing a client portfolio — nurturing existing relationships while consistently developing new ones through referrals, follow-up, and community presence. 
• Creating sustainable pruning and well-thought-out removal plans.
• Conducting client consultations to assess tree and shrub health, then confidently presenting and closing service agreements — both one-time and recurring — that deliver long-term value to the client and revenue growth for Altitude Arborist. 
• Managing all proposals through SingleOps software and working with our dedicated office staff for scheduling. 
• Proactively following up on open proposals to move them toward a close, while delivering a client experience that earns referrals and repeat business. 
• Working with the operations manager to ensure work order efficiency and clarity for the field staff
• Regularly meet with the leadership team to strategize for the growth of Altitude Arborist
• Owning your sales metrics — tracking proposal volume, close rates, and revenue against targets and using that data to sharpen your approach. 

 

This is a sampling of responsibilities. A complete job description will be provided during the hiring process.

 

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

• You will perform consultations and services for a wide variety of clients in diverse locations from private gardens and backyards, to public spaces and commercial properties.
• A portion of your time will be spent indoors to coordinate with clients, complete paperwork, complete proposals, respond to emails,  and attend meetings and trainings.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING TO THE TABLE (Required)

 

• A proven ability to build trust quickly, present solutions confidently, and close 
• Ability to maintain a consultative approach, putting health of trees and client interest first while also maintaining a competitive drive and a genuine desire to win business
• Comfort presenting recommendations with confidence and enthusiasm
• Experience managing a pipeline and prioritizing high-value opportunities
• ISA Certified Arborist or Journeyworker Arborist (or ability to obtain within 3 months)
• At least 3 years of tree work experience
• Strong tree ID and insect/disease diagnostic skills
• A strong work ethic, positive attitude, safety mindset, reliability, personal integrity, and desire to grow personally and professionally
• Valid driver’s license with a history of responsible driving
• Ability to speak and write in English
• Self-motivation 
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Strong computer and communication skills
• Attention to Detail
• Physical fitness and ability to work outside at all times in all weather conditions are required. Duty modifications may be made during specific seasons throughout the year.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS WE’D LOVE YOU TO HAVE (not required)

• Past sales experience in arboriculture
• Experience with chainsaws, stump-grinders and chippers
• Mechanically inclined
• CDL
• EHAP
• CTSP
• TRAQ

HOW WE WILL SUPPORT YOU AND YOUR ASPIRATIONS

• An incredible team of individuals who you will LOVE working with
• Competitive pay and paid training with pay increases based on completion of training
• Health Insurance 
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan with 3% match
• Dental and Vision insurance offerings
• Safety gear provided

We work five days a week.  We are family oriented, so we do not schedule work on weekends with rare exceptions.

Altitude Arborist is a drug-free workplace and may conduct a background check and drug testing.

ABOUT ALTITUDE ARBORIST

Altitude Arborist is in Broomfield, Colorado and was founded in 2016. We have experienced growth each year since then. We pride ourselves on our knowledge of the industry, honesty, quality, hard work, excellent customer service and, above all, safety. We strive to be a top workplace in our area. 

We are elevating the tree care industry in the way we do business and in the way we treat our clients and our team.  We also value involvement in our industry and our co-founder holds board positions in the following organizations: Tree Care Industry Association & Colorado Tree Care Sector Partnership.  

Our core values are:

• Community Focused
• Servant Heart
• Positive Attitude
• Safety Always
• Continuous Improvement

We value the following key traits: Accountability, Integrity, Forgiveness and Respect

Our Motto is: Quality Service, Rooted in Trust

 

HOW TO APPLY

Are you ready to build something — a client base, a career, and a legacy with a company that will invest in your growth as much as you invest in theirs?  If you are looking for a fulfilling, exciting, challenging – but rewarding career at a company that will support your personal and professional growth, please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected].