Careers
Join the Environmental Advantage Team
Environmental Advantage is looking for Tree Stewards to join our growing team.
Our Core Values
Stewardship: At Environmental Advantage, we believe that being good stewards of the Earth and the resources we are given is our duty. Our team members take pride in caring for trees, our ecosystem, and our resources both throughout our process and in their personal lives. By embracing stewardship, we ensure that our actions contribute to the sustainability and health of the environment, reflecting our commitment both professionally and personally.
Reforestation:
Trust: At Environmental Advantage, we are dedicated to maintaining integrity in our pricing models, our work, our communication, and our commitment to the Earth, our team, and our customers.
Education: Through community events, content creation, consulting with customers, and internal team development, we aim to add value by sharing knowledge and fostering understanding. Our commitment to education empowers individuals, organizations, and our own team members to make informed decisions and adopt sustainable practices that benefit the environment.
Safety: Safety is our top priority when working on our tree care projects. We aim for zero injuries and no property damage by adhering to the highest safety standards and protocols. Our commitment to safety ensures the well-being of our team members, clients, and the environment, fostering a culture of responsibility and care in all our operations.
Expansion: We believe that by systematically empowering humans to care for trees, the Earth, and the ecosystem through a process made simple will lead to growth and allow us to service more communities in northern and central Minnesota, and we intend to do just that. Our commitment to expansion involves making environmental stewardship accessible and straightforward, enabling us to extend our positive impact to more regions and communities.
Environmental Advantage is looking for tree care professionals to join our growing team.
Our Core Values
Stewardship: At Environmental Advantage, we believe that being good stewards of the Earth and the resources we are given is our duty. Our team members take pride in caring for trees, our ecosystem, and our resources both throughout our process and in their personal lives. By embracing stewardship, we ensure that our actions contribute to the sustainability and health of the environment, reflecting our commitment both professionally and personally.
Reforestation:
Trust: At Environmental Advantage, we are dedicated to maintaining integrity in our pricing models, our work, our communication, and our commitment to the Earth, our team, and our customers.
Education: Through community events, content creation, consulting with customers, and internal team development, we aim to add value by sharing knowledge and fostering understanding. Our commitment to education empowers individuals, organizations, and our own team members to make informed decisions and adopt sustainable practices that benefit the environment.
Safety: Safety is our top priority when working on our tree care projects. We aim for zero injuries and no property damage by adhering to the highest safety standards and protocols. Our commitment to safety ensures the well-being of our team members, clients, and the environment, fostering a culture of responsibility and care in all our operations.
Expansion: We believe that by systematically empowering humans to care for trees, the Earth, and the ecosystem through a process made simple will lead to growth and allow us to service more communities in northern and central Minnesota, and we intend to do just that. Our commitment to expansion involves making environmental stewardship accessible and straightforward, enabling us to extend our positive impact to more regions and communities.
career opportunities
Environmental Sales Consultant
The Environmental Sales Consultant creates tree care plans for customer properties, generates and meets sales goals within a designated territory, and delivers prompt, high-quality customer service. This role requires active learning, effective collaboration, and compliance with company protocols.
Environmental Sales Consultant Job Description
Overview:
The Environmental Sales Consultant creates tree care plans, generates and meets sales goals within a designated territory, and delivers prompt, high-quality customer service. This role requires active learning, effective collaboration, and strict compliance with company protocols.
Objective:
Maximize sales, foster customer relationships, and ensure projects are executed to the highest standards, optimizing business outcomes and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Sales Leadership and Territory Growth
- Drive sales objectives within the designated territory, nurturing and expanding customer portfolios.
- Engage in proactive customer outreach, generating leads and securing repeat business.
- Proposal Generation and Communication Excellence
- Expediently craft comprehensive proposals utilizing Environmental Advantage pricing models and processes.
- Maintain open channels of communication with customers, ensuring clarity and trust.
- Project Oversight and Documentation
- Translate customer requirements into detailed work orders, ensuring seamless execution by the production team.
- Regularly monitor project progress, preemptively addressing challenges and ensuring alignment with customer expectations.
- Maintain and regularly update accurate internal reports on a weekly basis.
- Quality Assurance and Customer Satisfaction
- Instill and oversee rigorous quality control measures, setting benchmarks for excellence.
- Engage directly with customers to gauge satisfaction, addressing feedback promptly to uphold the company’s reputation.
- Team Collaboration and Strategy
- Coordinate with fellow Sales Consultants, General Manager, and Crew Leaders to streamline operations and strategize for collective growth.
- Share field insights and collaborate on refining sales pitches and customer interactions.
- Financial Management and Accountability
- Handle invoicing processes diligently, ensuring timely revenue capture and customer satisfaction.
- Monitor project budgets, balancing profitability with quality deliverable.
- Branding and Representation
- Champion Environmental Advantage’s ethos in every customer interaction, setting the standard for service and professionalism.
- Act as the face of the company is sales and customer engagements, cultivating lasting relationships.
- Regulatory and Guideline Adherence
- Ensure consistency in processes by adhering to Environmental Advantage’s guidelines and best practices.
- Drive compliance and maintain the company’s reputation for ethical and high-standard operations.
Growth Path:
Exemplary Environmental Sales Consultants can progress to elevated strategic roles within Environmental Advantage, shaping the company’s direction and expanding its customer base.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Education and Certification: A degree in Environmental Studies/Science, Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture or a similar field is advantageous. Certifications like the ISA Certified Arborist or Tree Risk Assessment Qualification are a plus.
- Experience: Prior experience in the tree care industry or in a sales or customer service role is essential.
- Tech-Savviness: Familiarity with CRM systems or project management tools to keep track of customers and projects.
- Soft Skills: Exhibit adaptability, resilience, and multitasking abilities, especially when juggling multiple projects or facing unexpected challenges.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to conduct occasional field visits, assessing site conditions, and iterating with customers or the production team.
Pay Option: Base Pay plus Commission Structures Available
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Health, Vision, and Dental plan options
Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees IRA (SIMPLE IRA)
Bonus Pay Structures
Servicing
Central Minnesota
Baxter, Brainerd, Nisswa, East Gull Lake, Emily, Pillager, Pequot Lakes, Pine River, Breezy Point, Crosslake, Merrifield, Fifty Lakes, Outing, Aitkin, Deerwood, Crosby, Ironton, Royalton, Staples, Wadena, Hewitt, Bertha, Browerville, Long Prairie, Clarissa, Eagle Bend, Verndale, Motley, Cushing, Randall, Fort Ripley, Pierz, Little Falls, Rice, Sauk Rapids, St. Cloud, Waite Park, Sartell, Bowlus, Foley, Gilman, Clear Lake, Clearwater, St. Joseph, Holdingford, Upsala, Swanville, Garrison, St Stephen, Rockville, St Augusta
I was super satisfied with Zach and his crew His knowledge of trees and plants was outstanding and also he explained things to me that I could understand.. They were all very pleasant and respectful on our property. Answered all my questions and I never felt rushed. I would absolutely highly recommend their services . Everyone put safety as a high priority. And they did such an awesome job with clean up too.
Patty Blum