Position Summary

Dot Palm Landscaping, a proud member of the GreenWorks Landscape Partners family of landscape and tree care companies, is seeking an experienced Sales Arborist to serve as a trusted advisor to our residential, HOA, and commercial clients throughout the Florida Keys. This role combines professional arboricultural expertise with consultative sales responsibilities. The Sales Arborist will evaluate tree health and risk, design compliant scopes of work, navigate local permitting requirements, and convert recommendations into approved proposals while coordinating closely with our production teams.

This position is primarily field-based and customer-facing, with a strong emphasis on professionalism, regulatory compliance, and long-term client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Tree Evaluation & Client Consultation
Conduct on-site tree inspections throughout the Florida Keys
Identify tree species common to South Florida, including palms, hardwoods, and protected species
Assess tree health, structural integrity, storm risk, and hurricane preparedness needs
Provide pruning, removal, mitigation, and maintenance recommendations consistent with ANSI A300 standards and ISA best practices
Educate clients on proactive tree care, safety, and long-term property value preservation

Sales & Estimating

Prepare detailed proposals for tree trimming, removals, stump grinding, palm services, hurricane cleanup, and enhancement work
Accurately price jobs in accordance with Dot Palm Landscaping’s pricing standards and margin requirements
Clearly explain scopes of work, exclusions, and timelines to customers
Follow up on proposals to secure approvals and close work

Regulatory & Permitting Coordination

Ensure compliance with county and city permitting requirements
Coordinate permitting documentation for protected trees and mangroves, including working with county and city staff when needed
Ensure all quoted work complies with local ordinances, environmental regulations, and permit conditions
Communicate permit requirements and timelines clearly to clients

Customer Relationship Management

Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned tree care clients and property managers
Build and maintain long-term relationships with HOAs, commercial accounts, and high-end residential clients
Assist with contract renewals, recurring service agreements, and change orders
Represent Dot Palm Landscaping professionally in the community

Operational Coordination

Coordinate closely with production managers, crew leaders, and arborist teams to ensure accurate execution of quoted work
Participate in pre-job site walkthroughs when necessary
Conduct post-job inspections to confirm quality and customer satisfaction
Support scheduling priorities based on urgency, storm response, or permit deadlines

Documentation & Systems

Maintain accurate job notes, photos, and proposals in the company’s estimating and CRM systems
Document site conditions, hazards, and client approvals
Assist with tracking sales performance and pipeline activity

Qualifications

ISA Certified Arborist (required or ability to obtain within 6 months)
Minimum 3 years of professional tree care experience in South Florida preferred
Strong working knowledge of Florida tree species, hurricane pruning practices, and storm mitigation
Valid Florida driver’s license and clean driving record

Skills & Attributes

Consultative, relationship-driven sales approach
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Professional appearance and demeanor suitable for client-facing work
Organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
Comfortable using mobile estimating tools, photos, and CRM systems

Compensation & Benefits

Very competitive base salary plus commission structure
Company vehicle provided
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Ongoing training and certification support

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