Eric Putnam Master Arborist - Clear Lake's #1 Tree Service

Careers

Currently Hiring Arborist Sales Consultants

Ever heard of a local Tree Care Company run by 2 BCMA's, AND performs expert-level tree

care with integrity? We couldn't find one either, so we created one to be a force to be reckoned

with, and we're taking over Houston to deliver the most professional level of tree care in all of

Texas, starting with the Houston area.

If you're looking to be a part of a movement and are a top notch consulting arborist within the

tree care industry and are looking to step up your sales game with a company that you can trust

to get the job done right, every time, then you're in the right place!

We are based in the South Houston area, but for the right team player, we'll get you here!

JOB SUMMARY:

- Responsible for consulting and sales efforts within assigned territories by working as a

consultant to find out the problem our clients have with their trees, and work hard to solve their

tree problems. We serve our Houston area clients with the absolute best level of tree care within

the area, and possibly the state, and we can prove that empirically ;)

- Good communication with clients assigned to you. You'll work hard to develop a long term

relationship, and will be expected to keep up the rapport and relationship with the client. Quite

frankly, it's like you have a bunch of business friend!

- High-profile sales within one of the fastest growing economies in the nation.

Qualifications:

Education:

bachelor’s degree in the green industry or related field preferred

Experience (PREFERRED, not required)

At least 3 years of Arboriculture / tree care industry sales experience or 6 years of related

industry experience (REQUIRED)

License or Certification

As required by state and federal law - Valid driver license issued by the state where employed

ISA certification or ability to obtain within 3-6 months - YES, this is a requirement. If you want
to come play with the best, you've got to be the best... and we'll even help you get there if you

need a little push!

Specialized Skills Preferred:

- Strong internal and external client communication and rapport building - we're in the Human

care business, we just do it through proper tree care!

- Ability to work variable hours, including evenings and weekends, and to travel extensively

within assigned territory - it's sales so..... that's how it goes!

- Experience working the commercial property managers

- Excellent oral and written communication, including being capable of writing a well-structured

Arborist Report (we work on many litigation and insurance claims)

- Organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines

- Intermediate understanding of CRM software (don't worry, we'll train you)

- Intermediate understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook

- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions (again,

you'll do a lot of arborist reports)

- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram and/or schedule format

- Ability to read, write and comprehend English

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions of this job.

- Constantly required to talk, hear, see, sit, stand and walk

- Frequently required to drive short and/or long distances

- Must be able to see at close vision, distant vision, peripherally, have depth perception and have

the ability to adjust focus - glasses, contacts, etc. are just fine, but must not impede safety

equipment such as safety glasses when on active jobsites.

- Frequent use of hands to manipulate, handle or feel objects, tools or controls

- Frequently required to reach, bend, twist, stoop, crouch, climb and balance

Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Work Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee

encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations

may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

- Frequent travel required within assigned territory

- Occasionally works with mechanical objects and outside in all weather conditions

- Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals

- Occasionally exposed to loud noise levels.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

- Develop contacts and prospects to ensure long-term profitability for Eric Putnam, BCMA, LLC

and its customers through cold-calling, market research, and internal lead development

- Generate job estimates/bid proposals, including scope of work, accurate site boundaries and

measurements, and estimate of labor and materials in cooperation with operations and office

staff

- Reply appropriately to potential and current client Requests for Proposal (RFPs) in a timely and

professional manner

- Meet or exceed established annual sales targets

- Attend RFP pre-bid meetings and proposal presentations

- Maintain relationships with key clients to seek out and take advantage of opportunities for

networking and additional sales generation - each consulting arborists will be required and

expected to actively be involved with a local chamber of commerce and networking group.

- Attend staff and sales meetings to assess business opportunities and ensure mutual

understanding of Eric Putnam, BCMA, INC. strategic focus

- Facilitate contact with existing and potential clients via trade shows, association events, and

meetings

- Ensure a smooth transition from contract signing to contract fulfillment by facilitating

introductory meeting and site walk-through between client and operations

Compensation:

At Eric Putnam, BCMA, INC., we strive to deliver a VERY generous rewards package that will

attract, engage, and retain top talent, as well as incentivize exceptional performance and career

growth.

- This position is commission only ... we will pay for ALL of your business expenses, but we

expect you to work hard to excel

- Up to 15% commission paid on applicable sales (not including sales tax and subs)

- 2 Weeks Paid Time Off (based on averaged sales commissions after 6 months)

- Referral Bonuses Programs

- Education Assistance

- Learn from some of the best in the industry

- Career Advancement Opportunities

-The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on

eligibility factors such as position, tenure, geographic location, and the applicability of

agreements.

Please note that the salary information shown below is provided in compliance with state specific
laws. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and

business considerations, and therefore may be different in other locations or operating divisions.

Pay range: $77,000 - $140,0000

Eric Putnam, BCMA, Inc., is an EEO and E-Verify participating employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $77,000 - $140,0000 +

Schedule:

- You will be in sales. Therefore a "normal" schedule is unrealistic to attain, however we want

you to spend as much time as possible with your family and those you love, doing the things you

love.

- with exception to inclement weather events, we work Monday-Friday ONLY

- 10 hour shift

- Monday to Friday