Business Development Manager - Tree Care

Company: Yellowstone Landscape
Location: Northbrook
Posted on: March 5, 2026

Job Description:

Yellowstone Landscape’s Tree Care Division is now hiring an experienced tree-care sales professional. As a Tree Care Business Development Manager, you will play an instrumental role in the connection between Yellowstone Landscape and our prospective clients — listening, consulting and building lasting relationships. Yellowstone Landscape is dedicated to excellence in commercial landscaping. As the largest privately-owned commercial landscaping company in the nation, we offer exciting career opportunities for Landscape Professionals across the United States. To learn more, please visit our website: www.yellowstonelandscape.com . What you'll do: Responsible for all aspects of sales within a defined territory, including selling, marketing, and customer service. Other non-selling tasks include (but are not limited to) administration, production and training. Communicate job expectations through on-site meetings with arbor crews Continually prospect profitable arboricultural opportunities Meet or exceed sales expectations and goals Build strong, long-lasting relationships with new and prospective clientele Inspect trees, develop a tree inventory, and determine appropriate action; carry out surveys and assess trees using specialist equipment Prepare estimates for clients and potential customers Create and participate in the preparation of specifications for trees, equipment, and contractual services for tree care programs Maintain records and reports for tree care maintenance program Develop and update annual Plant Health Care Programs Produce professionally written proposals and communications for clientele and for internal use Review specifications and contract documentation for each project Adhere to Company's safety policies and ensure the safety of crew members and the public What we’re looking for: ISA Certification or ability to acquire certification within 2 years of working with Yellowstone Degree in Forestry, Arboriculture or related field preferred 2-3 years' experience in tree care 2-3 years' sales experience; tree-care sales a high preference Hands-on knowledge of trees, insects, and diseases, including but not limited to the principles and practices of tree maintenance and arboriculture and of pesticides and their application Strong listening skills and attention to detail Clean driver's license Strong sense of safety Bright, energetic team player Superb professional communication skills, both written and verbal Must be highly motivated with excellent time management skills Why join Yellowstone? Competitive pay; paid weekly Full group benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401k with a company match, paid time off and holiday pay Aggressive incentive plan Industry leading safety programs Company provided work shirts and safety gear Equipped with optimal and most professional equipment High profile customers, worksites and landscape results Opportunity to advance within one of the industry’s fastest growing companies A company that values and appreciates YOU! Become part of the team dedicated to Excellence in Commercial Landscaping!

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