General Manager - Tree Division

$62,198 - $68,458/Yr

Groundspro - Indianapolis, IN

Full-time - Mid Level

Indianapolis, IN

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The General Manager for the Tree Division at Indiana Tree Service is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the business, leading a team of arborists, and managing customer relationships. This role requires a skilled individual with a strong background in arborist sales and management, who can drive the growth of the division while ensuring high-quality service delivery. The position offers dynamic growth potential as the company expands its services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain residential and commercial customer relationships and maintain an active, high-profile presence in the community.
• Provide estimates and evaluations, and sell and schedule tree work engagements.
• Report to and advise ownership of regular performance, opportunities, needs, and proposed solutions.
• Coordinate with and direct crew leader(s) on safety, equipment, maintenance, and job parameters.
• Direct arbor logical efforts in the field as needed.
• Coordinate with and direct customer service representative(s) on customer communication, scheduling, and reporting.
• Work with ownership on new employee recruiting and hiring decisions as well as employee development and training.
• Oversee accounting for all assets and inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3+ years of arborist sales and management experience with a proven reputation and established residential and commercial relationships.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Plant/Environmental Sciences, Landscape, Horticulture or related field preferred.
• Basic computer skills, experience with Microsoft Suite.
• Ability to teach, coach, mentor and continue to learn and grow.
• A high level of integrity and strong organizational skills.
• US work authorization, clean driving record, and clean background check.

Nice-to-haves

• Current or in-process Certified Treecare Safety Professional certification.
• Master Arborist certification preferred.
• Plant Health Care Training preferred.
• Spanish language skills preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
• 401(k) matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Health insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) and Company Holidays.
• Vision insurance.